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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“Growing power demand and electrical intensity per rack is driving data centers to re-architect the way in which they distribute electricity,” wrote Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“I look forward to seeing him with recruits and his intensity working with our defensive players.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Sound Wave has said it holds the basic patents in Japan and the U.S. for a method to treat early Alzheimer’s disease with low intensity pulsed ultrasound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

I think his legs have gone to play at that high tempo and high intensity.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Gunwoo stepped back, his eyes still burning with the intensity of his emotions.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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