What Does Intense Mean in a Person?

If you describe a person as intense, you mean that they appear to concentrate very hard on everything that they do, and they feel their emotions very strongly. I know he's an intense player, but he does enjoy what he's doing. Synonyms: passionate, burning, earnest, emotional More Synonyms of intense.

Is being called intense a bad thing?

“Intensity isn't a bad thing — It's just often misunderstood. Intense people often get told to “lighten up,” or “calm down,” which can really irritate them. Someone driven with intensity cannot simply change their behavior. They are forceful, strong-willed, and often very productive and passionate.”

What makes a person so intense?

Emotionally intense people have a capacity for compassion, empathy, and sensitivity in relationships, they show strong emotional attachments to people, places, and things. They may identify with or absorb other's emotions, and be overwhelmed by what they see and perceive in the social world.