B2nounscienceemotions
US/ɪnˈten.sə.ti/
UK/ɪnˈten.sə.ti/
how strong, powerful or extreme something is, such as a feeling, light, sound or activity
In context
The intensity of the storm surprised everyone in the village.
Doctors advise a mix of low and high intensity exercise.
She spoke with such intensity that nobody dared interrupt her.
Words that go with intensity
adjective + noun
- high intensityHigh intensity training is tiring but effective.
- great intensityThe fire burned with great intensity.
noun + preposition
- increase in intensityThe rain increased steadily in intensity through the night.
- intensity of feelingThe intensity of her feeling was clear to everyone.
noun + noun
- light intensityPlants need the right light intensity to grow.
verb + noun
- lose intensityThe pain began to lose intensity after an hour.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The intense of the sun is dangerous.Correct: The intensity of the sun is dangerous.