Academic IELTS Words for "Intensity"

profound

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showing the intensity or greatness of something

deep extreme fierce grave

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The novel had a profound impact on readers, prompting deep reflection on the human condition.

His speech had a profound effect on the audience, leaving them inspired.

fierce

Adjective

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very strong or intense

deep extreme fierce grave

immoderate

Adjective

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exceeding reasonable limits or going beyond what is considered appropriate or moderate

deep extreme fierce grave

moderate

tolerable

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not excellent but sufficient or passable

deep extreme fierce grave

rich

Adjective

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(of a color) deep, vibrant, and saturated, often evoking a sense of luxury or intensity

deep extreme fierce grave

to escalate

Verb

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to make something become much worse or more intense

deep extreme fierce grave

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to mitigate

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to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

deep extreme fierce grave

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to abate

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to lessen in intensity or severity

deep extreme fierce grave

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intransitive

to tame

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to reduce the strength or influence of something

deep extreme fierce grave

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to dampen

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to reduce or decrease the strength, force, or enthusiasm of something

deep extreme fierce grave

stimulate

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to subside

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to decline in intensity or strength

deep extreme fierce grave

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intransitive

to tone down

Verb

/tˈoʊn dˈaʊn/

to reduce the intensity of something

deep extreme fierce grave

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transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

tone

phrase's particle

down

to weaken

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to lessen the strength, intensity, size, or extent of something

deep extreme fierce grave

escalate

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transitive

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