Intent (Adjective)
Meaning
Giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "enwrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was so intent on solving the puzzle that she forgot about dinner.
- The manager was intent on meeting the quarterly sales target, no matter what it took.
- The artist was intent on capturing the play of light on the subject's face.
- With her intent gaze, she scanned the room for any sign of her missing phone.
- The hikers were intent on reaching the summit before nightfall, despite the treacherous terrain.