intensifier

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/
US: /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/

  1. A word, especially an adverb, that increases the strength or force of another word.

    1. "Really" is a common intensifier in everyday speech
    2. The word "very" acts as an intensifier, boosting the adjective's impact in the sentence

Synonyms

booster amplifier

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "intensifier" is /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/ in British English and /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intensifier": booster, amplifier.

Example usage of "intensifier": ""Really" is a common intensifier in everyday speech". More examples on the page.