26984 words

intensity

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
the quality of being felt strongly or having a very strong effect:

Examples:

The explosion was of such intensity that it was heard five miles away.
2
the strength of something that can be measured such as light, sound, etc.:

Examples:

measures of light intensity
3
the quality of being very serious and having strong emotions or opinions:

Examples:

The intensity of their relationship was causing problems.
4
the quality of being extreme in strength or force:

Examples:

Simone sings with emotional intensity.
The light hit us with such intensity that we ducked.
5
Intensity in a work of art describes the strength of the color, sound, light, or feeling.

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