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intensity

[in-ten-si-tee] / ɪnˈtɛn sɪ ti /
NOUN
passion, force
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxiety concentration depth earnestness emotion energy excitement ferocity fervor fury magnitude power severity strength tension vigor
STRONG
acuteness ardor deepness emphasis excess extreme extremity fanaticism ferment ferociousness fervency fierceness fire force forcefulness keenness might nervousness potency sharpness strain tenseness vehemence violence volume weightiness wildness
WEAK
high pitch intenseness
Antonyms
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apathy calm calmness ease enervation happiness idleness inactivity lethargy peace unimportance weakness
STRONG
powerlessness
WEAK
dullness laziness moderation

Example Sentences

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“Hilary’s experience spans industrial, infrastructure, and software businesses—sectors where capital intensity and execution excellence are critical to success,” Magouyrk said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

For months, friends had noted how enthusiastically he had been speaking about coaching, but no longer training with the intensity of somebody who thought they still had a playing future.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Future technologies could even allow companies to alter the course of a storm or reduce its intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There was excitement and intensity but perfection wasn’t expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“Faithless creature,” Oriana says, looking at me as though through the sheer intensity of her gaze she might ferret out my secrets.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black