Definitions
- Describing an action that is done with great force or aggression. - Referring to a situation that involves physical harm or damage. - Talking about an emotional outburst or reaction that is intense and explosive.
- Describing a feeling or emotion that is very strong or deep. - Referring to a situation that is highly concentrated or focused. - Talking about an experience that is powerful or overwhelming.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a high degree of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe emotions or actions.
- 3Both can be used to describe situations that are extreme in some way.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Violently emphasizes force and aggression, while intensely emphasizes strength and depth of feeling.
- 2Action vs. Emotion: Violently is often used to describe physical actions, while intensely is more often used to describe emotions or mental states.
- 3Negative vs. Positive: Violently often has negative connotations, while intensely can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Extent: Violently implies a greater degree of force or aggression than intensely.
- 5Frequency: Intensely can be used to describe a continuous state, while violently is often used to describe a one-time event.
Remember this!
Violently and intensely both describe a high degree of something, but they differ in their emphasis and connotations. Violently emphasizes force and aggression, often in a negative context, while intensely emphasizes strength and depth of feeling, which can be positive or negative. Violently is often used to describe physical actions, while intensely is more often used to describe emotions or mental states.
