This is the 2108th most frequent Dutch word.
heftige
Intense or severe.
Here, 'heftige' is used to describe an accolade or a narrative that is emotionally impactful or intense.
Hij vertelde me een heftige anekdote over zijn verleden.
He told me an intense anecdote about his past.
Here, 'heftige' is used to describe the storm as powerful and violent in nature.
Na de heftige storm was de schade aan de huizen aanzienlijk.
After the fierce storm, the damage to the houses was considerable.
In this case, 'heftige' characterizes the discussion as intense or emotionally charged.