intenseness

The artist painted with great intenseness, focusing deeply on every brushstroke.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being intense: "intenseness" refers to the state or property of being very strong, extreme, or deeply felt in degree, force, or emotion. It is a synonym for "intensity."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The intenseness of her gaze made him feel uncomfortable. (The extreme strength or depth of her look.)
  • The intenseness of the heat was unbearable during the summer. (The extreme degree of heat.)
  • His speech was marked by an intenseness that captivated the audience. (The strong emotional force in his delivery.)

Advanced Usage

• "intenseness of feeling": used to describe a deep emotional state.

  • The intenseness of feeling between the two lovers was palpable. (The extreme emotional connection.)

• "intenseness of focus": describing a high level of concentration.

  • The intenseness of focus required for the surgery left the doctor exhausted. (The extreme concentration needed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Intense (adj): having a very strong effect or felt very strongly.

  • She had an intense desire to succeed. (A very strong desire.)

• Intensity (n): the quality of being intense; an alternative and more common word for "intenseness."

  • The intensity of the storm increased throughout the night. (The strength of the storm.)

Synonyms

• Intensity: the most common synonym; the degree of strength or depth.
• Fervor: intense and passionate feeling.
• Vehemence: great force or energy, especially in emotion or action.

Related Idioms

• With all one's might: with great effort or intensity.

  • He fought with all his might, demonstrating the intenseness of his determination. (He fought with extreme effort.)

• In full force: with maximum intensity or effect.

  • The criticism came in full force, showing the intenseness of public disapproval. (The criticism was extremely strong.)