Definitions

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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The intensity of the tour is an indication of how the Vatican is prioritising its broader engagement with the continent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Investments in new capacity have already started to happen, but not at the required intensity to fill current demand,” said Adrien Rabier, an analyst at Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

And for a coach known for pressing intensity and purist passing style at pace, De Zerbi's new team were not afraid to go long in search of results.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

And history suggests that returning is one thing, but recapturing the same intensity of viewership and fandom is another.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

And the difference in intensity between her voice and the telephone caller makes it nearly impossible—Mrs. Dannenberg has her voice raised, calling out to us from her stoop.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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