INTENSITY Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

intensity

noun

in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē

Definition of intensity

as in enthusiasm

depth of feeling spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism

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as in intenseness

the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats

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Recent Examples of intensity The 30-30-30 method calls for eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity movement. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 The protocol calls for eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-to-moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 For example, during lower-intensity activities such as walking, the body can derive a greater proportion of its energy from fat stores. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 What the Morning Walk Does for Metabolism The low-intensity 30 minutes is not filler. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intensity

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Noun

The staffers of the Truth Teller start the second season pumped with enthusiasm after their winning night at an Ohio journalism awards ceremony.

— Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Organizers are hoping to boost GOP enthusiasm, but the confab is getting a lackluster reception from some in the party.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

The salaries match, Strus is an expiring contract while Niko has four years left and the 3-point shooting and the aggressiveness of Max are way better than Niko’s.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
This could bring up feelings of resentment, competitiveness or passive aggressiveness, especially if there’s been something simmering in the background.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressiveness

Noun

Days filled with screenings, meetings, press conferences, discussion, discoveries, emotion, and, inevitably, a few surprises.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
There is a portion of Royals fans who wish manager Matt Quatraro would show more emotion during the season.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Precision Strike in a More Contested Environment Another notable element of the demonstration is the emphasis on operating in difficult electronic and environmental conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Varma’s popularity grew at the height of the British Empire in India, as Western-style oil painting, with its emphasis on depth and chiaroscuro, gained prominence in the country.

— Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphasis

Noun

For hundreds of thousands of years, our species has enjoyed the warmth and protection of a good fire before bedtime.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Nor is Gadot a performer inclined to lend much more than athleticism to a role that could use some warmth and idiosyncrasy to color its rather generic action-hero gist.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Younger adults, between the ages of 18 to 29, were more likely than others to say violence was sometimes OK, especially those with heavy social media use, according to the study.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The council was issuing a proclamation about gun violence prevention.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of violence

Noun

Carly keeps taking her new passion further, apparently spending all her tuition money on shooting a music video and renting a venue for a live performance plus merch and catering.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Parton’s passion projects were wide-ranging, from literacy and graduation rates in her home state to bald eagle conservation to donations for the development of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

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