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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French prodigy Victor Wembanyama on Saturday gave the move his blessing, telling reporters that the new format "definitely has a chance to" ramp up the intensity.

From Barron's

People at home are complaining about the game and the intensity of it.

From Los Angeles Times

Scotland promised a big performance and they delivered an intensity, an accuracy and a ruthlessness that was totally absent in Rome.

From BBC

"Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact," said Lange.

From Barron's

What remains can now only be detected in mid-infrared light, where it glows at roughly one-tenth of its original intensity.

From Science Daily

intensity

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