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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They saw the intensity that comes with representing their countries in the Olympics—and they wanted to experience it for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is unlikely France will be as charitable as England were, but beginning with the same accuracy and intensity is so important if they are to take the title fight to the final weekend.

From BBC

“As the situation unfolds, the duration and intensity of the conflict will be key factors shaping the energy landscape in the near term,” Hottner adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The intensity and duration of the conflict will be key in determining its impact.

From Barron's

But even with everyone between us, he must have felt the intensity of my gaze, because his head lifted up.

From Literature

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