Synonyms of intensity

intensity

noun

in-ˈten(t)-sə-tē 

1

as in enthusiasm

depth of feeling

spoke with great intensity and eloquence on the need to combat racism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiasm
• emotion
• intenseness
• warmth
• passionateness
• passion
• violence
• fervor
• heat
• fervency
• vehemence
• fire
• zeal
• ardor
• excitement
• tenderness
• ardency
• white heat
• responsiveness
• fervidness
• compassion
• sympathy
• emotionality
• sentimentality
• earnestness
• emotionalism
• eagerness
• gusto
• zest
• histrionics
• cathexis
• obsession
• infatuation
• melodrama
• fever
• fanaticism
• sentiment
• mania
• keenness
• mawkishness
• sappiness
• hot-bloodedness
• torridness
• torridity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insensitivity
• impassivity
• impassiveness
• dryness
• insensibility
• insensitiveness
• composure
• calmness
• indifference
• reticence
• aloofness
• reserve
• taciturnity
• stoniness
• phlegm
• apathy
• stiffness
• stoicism
• insensibleness
• unconcern
• collectedness
• coldness
• detachedness
• coolness
• reservedness
• chilliness
• frigidity
• woodenness
• frigidness

2

as in intenseness

the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)

the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intenseness
• aggressiveness
• emphasis
• violence
• vigorousness
• strength
• forcefulness
• assertiveness
• fierceness
• vehemence
• warmth
• power
• potency
• fervor
• eloquence
• insistence
• fervency
• passion
• directness
• ardor
• vividness
• stridency
• ardency
• incisiveness
• clearness
• vociferousness
• straightforwardness
• incision
• fervidness
• absoluteness
• plainness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• ambiguity
• mildness
• subtlety
• feebleness
• lightness
• delicacy
• equivocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensity

Consistency, not intensity, is crucial for long-term results, which may take months. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The intensity of the elements, along with sketchy infrastructure, can make traversing Pakistan's mountains feel like a grand adventure. — Betsy Joles, NPR, 29 July 2026

Green’s newfound intensity could merely be an early flash that vanishes by August, much less September. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

There is a desire for Forest to play with more intensity and higher up the pitch, but the new staff recognise that asking for too much change too quickly would be unwise. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 28 July 2026