Meaning & use
intensity
The quality or degree of great strength, force, or extreme feeling.
See it in a sentence
The storm grew in intensity as it moved closer to the coastline.
Her intensity during rehearsals pushed the whole cast to perform their best.
A note on using this word
Intensity is often used with verbs like 'increase' or 'decrease' and can describe physical force or strong emotion alike.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
mildnessweakness
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