Synonyms for intensifier
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.
Forms
- Plural
- intensifiers → expletives, intensives…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| intensifier | falling | |
| expletive | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- intensive3, expletive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (intensive3 = 3 syllables).