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

STRONGEST

apathy calm calmness ease enervation happiness idleness inactivity lethargy peace unimportance weakness

STRONG

powerlessness

WEAK

dullness laziness moderation

Example Sentences

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The daredevil intensity that won Adrien Brody two Oscars translates forcefully to the stage in his Broadway debut in “The Fear of 13.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

While many of the tracks here reveal the musician’s characteristic intensity, it is a happier and more joyful sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In the interview, Rai said his favourite portrait subject was the Dalai Lama, describing the "intensity and spiritual energy" he brings to a frame.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

"It's a very unique place. There's nowhere else that really you can study popular music to this intensity," said Crown.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Through the soles of my shoes, I felt the shuddering with increasing intensity.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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