noun
- a word or phrase that strengthens or emphasizes the meaning of another word
- something that makes something else stronger or more intense
Usage: grammar
Examples
- Words like ‘very’ and ‘extremely’ are common intensifiers in English.
- The word ‘absolutely’ serves as an intensifier in the phrase ‘absolutely perfect.’
- Teachers often explain how intensifiers can make writing more expressive.
- The chemical acts as an intensifier, making the reaction more powerful.
- Adding an intensifier to the signal boosted its strength significantly.
- She used multiple intensifiers to emphasize how excited she was.
- The photography lab used an intensifier to make the image clearer.