INTENSENESS Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

intenseness

noun

as in intensity

depth of feeling she presents her religious convictions with an intenseness that makes some people uncomfortable

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as in aggressiveness

the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) every challenge that he undertakes is tackled with an intenseness that would exhaust most people

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Noun

For a while, the music hangs there, pieces echoing each other with increasing intensity.

— Vanessa Ague, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
The 13-inch Neo is designed to handle low-intensity productivity tasks, browsing, streaming, and AI features for students, families, and first-time Mac buyers.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

Their second record is somewhat sleeker—no song surpasses five minutes—but packs considerable emotion into these tighter forms.

— Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
There’s no doubt that Landseer’s paintings of dogs acting out very human emotions and scenarios appear kitschy to twenty-first-century tastes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 The people around you may reveal where your enthusiasm belongs next.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Despite Democratic enthusiasm this year, Donnini cautioned that polling numbers do not automatically translate into election victories.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Feel free to add a blazer or a turtleneck for extra warmth in case your office AC is still on.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Harris offered Mirren further coverage and warmth beneath her gown with black nylon tights, a wardrobe staple for most during the colder months.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of warmth

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