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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For two days at practice, the Lakers talked about playing with intensity on defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Onstage, Thomas channels the intensity of some of his musical heroes — James Brown, Prince, Jimi Hendrix and D’Angelo.

From Los Angeles Times

Villarreal: We talked about the intensity of filming that last scene.

From Los Angeles Times

“Unfortunately, the system that is set up to treat people is not addressing the complexity or the intensity of the illness, and in most cases, it’s very hard to find effective evidence-based treatment,” Feinstein said.

From Los Angeles Times

"If you can name what they are feeling, like frustration or boredom, it will reduce the intensity by 50%," she says.

From BBC

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