intensifier
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪər/
noun
- A word or phrase that strengthens or emphasizes the meaning of another word, especially an adjective or adverb.
- In the sentence 'I am very tired,' the word 'very' is an intensifier.
- Common intensifiers include 'extremely,' 'really,' and 'absolutely.'
- Using too many intensifiers can make your writing sound exaggerated.
- Something that makes a quality, feeling, or effect stronger.
- Stress can be an intensifier of physical pain.
- Caffeine is an intensifier of alertness.
- The loud music acted as an intensifier of the party's energy.
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