In Old English there was a prefix for- which intensified the verb that followed it. The influence of this prefix can be seen in some words today -- forbear, forgive -- but it isn't being used to make new ones.
I think for- deserves a comeback. And not just verbs: adjectives too.
"Board games are forawesome."
"Programming in C is a forhorrifying experience."
"Sing that song again and I'm going to formutilate your mother."
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