Definition & Meaning of "intensive pronoun"

What is an "intensive pronoun"?

An intensive pronoun is a type of pronoun used to emphasize a noun or another pronoun in a sentence. Intensive pronouns have the same form as reflexive pronouns, including "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves." For example, in the sentence "I made this cake myself," the intensive pronoun "myself" emphasizes that the speaker was the one who made the cake. Intensive pronouns do not change the meaning of the sentence; they simply add emphasis. Understanding intensive pronouns is important for recognizing how emphasis can enhance the clarity and impact of a statement.