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

The rain intensity will stay light and the rain will be intermittent in nature. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Looking at patterns over time may also be useful, particularly when considered alongside heart rate, exercise intensity, changes in body weight and your own experience. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

An October 2025 ceasefire reduced the intensity of the fighting, but Israel has continued to carry out strikes, killing at least 1,375 people since the agreement went into effect, according to local health officials. — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026