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intensity
noun /ɪnˈten.sɪ.ti/
/-sə.t̬i/ Definition
C2 [U] the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect: The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away.Power and intensityEnergy, force and power › [C or U] the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc.: measures of light intensityPower and intensityEnergy, force and power › [U] the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions: The intensity of their relationship was causing problems.Strong feelings
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- explosive adjective (EMOTION)
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- hot-blooded adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- outburst noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- pungent adjective
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
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