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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
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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Officials in the Middle East believe there is a significant chance that war will flare up again—possibly with even greater intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“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

De Wet maintains an unnerving smile and intensity throughout “Hag,” playing the role with as much humor as it deserves.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Some are blue and wrap me gently in their glow; or green and soothing like oxen eyes in the night; but there are others, yellow and red, that sear me with their intensity.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya