intensitynoun
uk/ɪnˈten.sə.ti/us/ɪnˈten.sə.t̬i/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.
[ C or U ] 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.
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- She sang with febrile intensity.
- Scientists use the instrument to measure the intensity of the light.
- The firemen were forced to retreat by the intensity of the heat.
- The intensity of the earthquake is measured on the Richter scale.
- His sculptures are said to have a great emotional intensity.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Power and intensity
- ascendant
- be (as) solid as a rock idiom
- beef
- brunt
- cast iron
- clout
- depth
- indestructible
- invincible
- invulnerable
- kick-ass
- mother
- pack
- richness
- robust
- strength
- the mother of all sth idiom
- tough
- vehement
- vigour
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