heftig

/ˈhɛftɪç/

adjective B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

intense, violent, severe
- Es gab einen heftigen Streit.
  
  There was a violent argument.

Close synonyms for something intense; heftig leans toward violent/severe, intensiv is the more neutral word for intensity.

Close synonyms for "extreme, intense."

Close synonyms for "intense, wild."

Close synonyms for "intense, strong, powerful."

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Last updated 2026-09-17