Adjective

(en adjective)

Holding one's attention or interest.

:: a consuming passion for wikis

Adjective

(en-adj)

Strained; tightly drawn.

Strict, very close or earnest.

Extreme in degree; excessive.

Extreme in size or strength.

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Stressful and tiring.

Very severe.