Definition of INTENSIFIER

intensifier

Meanings

Plural: intensifiers

Noun

  • a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
    • "`up' in `finished up' is an intensifier"
    • "`honestly' in `I honestly don't know' is an intensifier"
  • That which intensifies.
  • A word or particle that heightens the intensity of meaning of a term.
  • A chemical agent used to intensify the lights or shadows of a photograph.

Origin / Etymology

From intensify + -er; from the most common use of such terms, to intensify an adjective.

Synonyms

expletive, intensive

Antonyms

downtoner

Scrabble Score: 14

intensifier is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intensifier is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intensifier is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

intensifier is a valid Words With Friends word