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 intensity of the product has increased dramatically, the ease of access has eased dramatically. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Zelenskyy said in posts to social media that Kyiv's long-range strike campaign into Russia -- the scale and intensity of which has been steadily increasing during the course of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor -- would evolve further. — David Brennan, ABC News, 7 July 2026

To meet demand, many providers scaled by increasing therapy intensity and relying more heavily on Registered Behavior Technicians (high school graduates with a certification) under the supervision of a BCBA. — Jeff Beck, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

But from that point to injury time, the intensity dropped with both teams comfortable with the scoreline and Algeria simply keeping the ball. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026