intensity
strength or extreme degree of something
How strong or extreme something is, especially a feeling or situation.
the intensity of [feeling/quality/activity]
- The intensity of her anger surprised everyone in the room.
- As the deadline approached, the intensity of the negotiations increased.
- He speaks with such intensity that people cannot help but listen.
- The movie’s emotional intensity left the audience in silence.
- They were unprepared for the intensity of the winter storm.
- The intensity of the heat made it hard to work.
- She did not expect the intensity of her sadness.
- The argument rose in intensity as they both shouted.
- I was nervous because I felt the intensity of the exam pressure.
strength of light, color, or sound
How bright a light is, how strong a color looks, or how loud a sound is.
the intensity of [light/color/sound]
- The intensity of the sunlight made it difficult to see the screen.
- You can change the intensity of the lamp using this dial.
- The siren’s intensity was so high that people covered their ears.
- Artists often play with color intensity to create mood.
- As the storm moved away, the intensity of the thunder gradually decreased.
- The intensity of the light hurt my eyes.
- We lowered the intensity of the music.
- The color changes in intensity when it gets dark.
- You can control the intensity of the lamp with a switch.
level of physical effort
How hard your body works when you exercise or do physical activity.
[low/high] intensity [exercise/activity/workout]
- You should increase the intensity of your workouts slowly to avoid injury.
- This class is designed for people who prefer low-intensity exercise.
- Athletes carefully plan the intensity of their training sessions.
- The match was played at a high intensity from start to finish.
- Monitoring heart rate is one way to measure exercise intensity.
- I started with low-intensity exercise after my injury.
- This is a high-intensity workout, so drink water.
- We changed the intensity of the training this week.
- Walk at a moderate intensity for thirty minutes.
power per area of radiation
In physics, how much power or energy passes through a certain area in a certain time, for example in a beam of light or sound.
the intensity of [radiation/field/beam]
- The intensity of the laser beam must be reduced for safety reasons.
- According to the inverse-square law, light intensity decreases with the square of the distance.
- They measured the intensity of the radiation emitted from the source.
- Signal intensity was too low to produce a clear image.
- The graph shows how the sound intensity changes over time.
- The intensity of the light falls as you move away.
- Scientists measured the intensity of the X-rays.
- The sound intensity is highest near the speaker.
- We studied how intensity changes with distance.
- Base: intensity
- Plural: intensities, intensity
at full intensity
1at the maximum level of strength
Working or happening at the highest possible level of strength or effort.
- The heater has been running at full intensity all night.
- The team played at full intensity from the first minute.
- You should not train at full intensity every single day.
build up in intensity
1become gradually more intense
To slowly become stronger or more extreme.
- The music began softly and then built up in intensity.
- The pain built up in intensity until he had to lie down.
- As the storm approached, the wind built up in intensity.
high-intensity interval training
1workout of very hard intervals
A kind of workout where you do very hard exercise for a short time, then rest or go easier, and repeat this several times.
- High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is popular because it saves time.
- She does high-intensity interval training three times a week at the gym.
- High-intensity interval training can be changed for different fitness levels.
high-intensity training
1exercise done with very hard effort
Exercise or sports training where you work your body very hard.
- High-intensity training can improve fitness in a short amount of time.
- If you are new to exercise, do not start with high-intensity training every day.
- Many athletes mix high-intensity training with rest days to avoid injury.
low-intensity exercise
1exercise done with gentle effort
Exercise that does not make your heart beat very fast or make you very tired, like slow walking or easy cycling.
- Low-intensity exercise is recommended for people recovering from illness.
- A long, low-intensity walk can still help you burn calories.
- He prefers low-intensity exercise, such as yoga and stretching.