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

Prior to Guardiola's arrival, English football was famed for its intensity, directness and fast attacks, with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United dominating.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

As a result, Nvidia’s capital intensity may be much higher than what it looks like on paper, according to Collins.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Fortunately, the fire was burning at a low intensity at the time, and when fire crews performed an initial assessment, they observed that the stand of trees remained largely intact, according to the park service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

There was an intensity in his voice now.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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