different between intensely vs completely

English

intense +? -ly

intensely (comparative more intensely, superlative most intensely)

In an intense manner.
He pursued his studies intensely.
To an intense degree, extremely.
An intensely private man, he kept chit-chat to a minimum.

complete +? -ly

completely (comparative more completely, superlative most completely)

(manner) In a complete manner
- 1969, E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., Silver Star Citation - John Kerry,
  Lieutenant (junior grade) KERRY immediately maneuvered his craft through several strafing runs which completely silenced the enemy.
(degree) To the fullest extent or degree; totally.
- 1968 June 8, Edward M. Kennedy, Tribute to Senator Robert F. Kennedy,
  Our future may lie beyond our vision, but it is not completely beyond our control.
- 1975, Helen Schucman, A Course in Miracles/Workbook for Students, Lesson 75: The light has come,
  Keep a completely open mind, washed of all past ideas and clean of every concept you have made.

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