Synonyms of intently

intently

adverb

in-ˈtent-lē 

as in hard

with great effort or determination

intently studied his notes just before the exam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hard
• intensively
• intensely
• diligently
• resolutely
• determinedly
• continuously
• doggedly
• arduously
• assiduously
• purposefully
• industriously
• slavishly
• strenuously
• laboriously
• sedulously
• vigorously
• actively
• mightily
• steadily
• attentively
• hardly
• thoroughly
• busily
• vehemently
• energetically
• feverishly
• animatedly
• seriously
• amain
• steadfastly
• briskly
• dynamically
• zealously
• earnestly
• ardently
• unremittingly
• conscientiously
• spiritedly
• exhaustively
• unrelentingly
• meticulously
• painstakingly
• tirelessly
• willfully
• indefatigably
• untiringly
• stubbornly
• ploddingly
• obstinately
• unabatedly
• unflaggingly
• wearilessly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• casually
• wearily
• lazily
• listlessly
• languidly
• halfheartedly
• tiredly
• sluggishly
• desultorily
• indolently
• lackadaisically
• shiftlessly
• spiritlessly

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of intently

One picture showed Lake listening intently to Musk speaking with Vivek Ramaswamy, the other person co-leading the advisory panel, at their side. —Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024

Washington should work intently to cooperate with Beijing to tame rivalry and advance joint efforts to tackle global challenges. —Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024

Baker seemed skeptical and confused by Republicans’ argument during Tuesday’s hearing, intently questioning lawyers for the RNC about their primary claim. —Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

At times, the panel asked several pointed questions to James’s team of lawyers, while the judges appeared to listen more intently to the defense’s argument at other moments. —Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024