intense

As a verb emphasize

is to stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

As an adjective intense is

strained; tightly drawn.

As adjectives the difference between utmost and intense

is that utmost is situated at the most distant limit; farthest while intense is strained; tightly drawn.

As a noun utmost

is maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.

As adjectives the difference between intense and uptight

is that intense is strained; tightly drawn while uptight is (colloquial) excessively concerned with rules and order.

As a noun uptight is

(colloquial) an uptight person.

As adjectives the difference between intense and moderate

is that intense is strained; tightly drawn while moderate is not excessive; acting in moderation.

As a noun moderate is

one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

As a verb moderate is

to reduce the excessiveness of (something).

As adjectives the difference between intense and expressive

is that intense is strained; tightly drawn while expressive is effectively conveying thought or feeling.

As adjectives the difference between easygoing and intense

is that easygoing is (of a person) calm, relaxed, casual and informal while intense is strained; tightly drawn.

As adjectives the difference between playful and intense

is that playful is liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive while intense is strained; tightly drawn.

As adjectives the difference between conflictive and intense

is that conflictive is causing conflict while intense is strained; tightly drawn.

As adjectives the difference between intense and exquisite

is that intense is strained; tightly drawn while exquisite is especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.

As a noun exquisite is

(rare) fop, dandy.

As adjectives the difference between purposeful and intense

is that purposeful is having purpose; intentional while intense is strained; tightly drawn.