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1. : the quality or state of being intense. especially : extreme degree of strength, force, energy, or feeling. 2. : the magnitude of a quantity (such as force or energy) per unit (as of area, charge, mass, or time) 3. : saturation sense 4a. Synonyms. ardency. ardor. emotion. enthusiasm. fervency. fervidness. fervor. fire. heat. intenseness.
the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc.: measures of light intensity. [ U ] the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions: The intensity of their relationship was causing problems. Fewer examples. She sang with febrile intensity.
the quality or condition of being intense. great energy, strength, concentration, vehemence, etc., as of activity, thought, or feeling: He went at the job with great intensity. a high or extreme degree, as of cold or heat. the degree or extent to which something is intense. a high degree of emotional excitement; depth of feeling:
Synonyms for INTENSITY: enthusiasm, emotion, intenseness, warmth, passionateness, passion, violence, fervor; Antonyms of INTENSITY: insensitivity, impassivity, impassiveness, dryness, insensibility, insensitiveness, composure, calmness.
Intensity is the degree, volume, or magnitude of a thing, such as fire, emotion, weather, work, or passion. Intensity is a word sometimes associated with passion, fire, and violence. It's used when discussing the level of such things as a love affair or, perhaps, a flame.
Definition of intensity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force. 2. Physics The amount or degree of strength of electricity, light, heat, or sound per unit area or volume. 3. a. The strength of a color, especially the degree to which it lacks its complementary color. b. See saturation. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
