Definition

The quality or state of being very strong or extreme in feeling, emotion, or activity.

Example

The intenseness of her emotions was evident during the performance.

Conversation

Did you feel the intenseness of that last scene in the movie?

Absolutely! It was so powerful, I couldn't look away.

I know, right? The intenseness really kept me on the edge of my seat.

Same here! It made the whole experience unforgettable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intenseness → It is formed from "intense" (from Latin "intensus", meaning stretched or strained) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "intenseness" refers to the state or quality of being intense or extreme in degree.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'intense' which means something that is very strong or extreme, and remember that 'intenseness' describes the quality of being intense.

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