noun
Meaning 1
That which intensifies.
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noun
That which intensifies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: expletive, intensive
Antonyms: downtoner
noun
A chemical agent used to intensify the lights or shadows of a photograph.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: arts, hobbies, lifestyle, photography
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noun
a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: intensive
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: modifier, qualifier
History
From intensify + -er; from the most common use of such terms, to intensify an adjective.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.