Emphasis and Intensity

Emphasis

Emphasis noun - The quality or state of being forceful (as in expression).
Usage example: the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious

Intensity is a synonym for emphasis in importance topic. In some cases you can use "Intensity" instead a noun "Emphasis", when it comes to topics like stress.

Intensity

Intensity noun - The quality or state of being forceful (as in expression).
Usage example: the intensity of the actor's performance had theatergoers on the edge of their seats

Emphasis is a synonym for intensity in passion topic. You can use "Emphasis" instead a noun "Intensity".

How words are described

emotional emotional emphasis emotional intensity
high high emphasis high intensity
full full emphasis full intensity
low low emphasis low intensity
Other adjectives: equal, particular, usual, certain, light, constant, increased, great, serious, lower, noticeable, general, less, further, extra, unusual, greater, strange, different, higher.

Both words in one sentence

  • Romanticism Versus Enlightenment Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, for all its seemingly Romantic emphasis on emotional intensity, falls hard on the side of Enlightenment.
  • Mascot with Attitude Advertisements for his games put a lot of emphasis on said game's "intensity," especially twitch-action and "speed".
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