cruel; intense; blazing
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
cruel; brutal; bitter
literaryDescribes intense suffering, harsh conditions, or cruel treatment, often used in formal or literary contexts.
The Chinese people suffered extremely bitter hardships during the period of reactionary rule.
The war brought cruel suffering, plunging the entire village into despair.
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He endured cruel torture, yet refused to submit.
adjective
strong; intense (of fragrance or aroma)
literaryUsed in literary contexts to describe powerful, penetrating scents or perfumes.
The exotic fragrance was intense, filling the room with aroma.
The strong scent of flowers was refreshing to the heart and soul, intoxicating those who smelled it.
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When this jar of aged liquor was opened, the mellow aroma was intensely fragrant.
adjective
blazing; scorching; intense (of sunlight or heat)
literaryDescribes intense heat, sunlight, or fire, often with a sense of burning or scorching.
The blazing sunlight shone on the earth, causing the ground to crack from dryness.
The scorching sun in the desert is unbearable.
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The flames of war were intense, making the entire battlefield like purgatory.