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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But that same intensity can create friction in Washington.

From Barron's

“It’s more than an order of magnitude of intensity and complexity.”

From The Wall Street Journal

When China is set aside, emerging markets continue to attract capital at intensities similar to the before the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's

Thursday: Rain continues on Christmas Day, but with less intensity in the afternoon and evening.

From Los Angeles Times

These rapid bursts led many researchers to think dopamine directly controlled movement intensity.

From Science Daily