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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intently

While Werenski was starring on the big stage, his Blue Jackets coaches and teammates were watching intently throughout the break. —Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

But Thrun was also intently watching American defenseman Jaccob Slavin, who might have been the best player on the ice Thursday night despite Team USA’s 3-2 overtime loss to Connor McDavid and the Canadians. —Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025

Wang listened to his guest intently, his curiosity seeming to give way to concern. —Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

Historically, Chime has focused more intently on getting customers to sign up for direct deposit than Cash App. —Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025