intensity

noun
UK: /ɪnˈtensɪti/
US: /ɪnˈtensɪti/

  1. The quality of being intense; the degree to which something is strong or forceful.

    1. The intensity of the sun was very high.
    2. The intensity of the storm surprised even the most experienced sailors.

  2. The strength of something, such as light, sound, or emotion.

    1. The intensity of the light hurt my eyes.
    2. The intensity of her feelings for him was hard to ignore anymore.

  3. The degree to which something is concentrated or focused.

    1. He trained with intensity for the competition.
    2. The detective investigated the case with an intensity that impressed everyone.

Synonyms

force concentration power passion degree fervor strength

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intensity" in English means: The quality of being intense; the degree to which something is strong or forceful., The strength of something, such as light, sound, or emotion., The degree to which something is concentrated or focused..

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

Synonyms for "intensity": force, concentration, power, passion, degree, fervor, strength.

Example usage of "intensity": "The intensity of the sun was very high.". More examples on the page.