emphatic

adjective
/ɛmˈfætɪk/

Meaning

expressed with emphasis; strongly expressive
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example Sentences

He gave an emphatic denial of the rumors.

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

Example Expressions

emphatic victory

Synonyms

forceful, strong, firm, vigorous, assertive, definite, decisive
Entry 1
forceful, strong, firm, vigorous, assertive
Entry 2
forceful, strong, vigorous, definite, decisive

Antonyms

weak, uncertain, hesitant, mild, gentle
Entry 1
weak, uncertain, hesitant
Entry 2
hesitant, weak, uncertain, mild, gentle

Collocations

emphatic denial, emphatic statement, emphatic victory, emphatic response, emphatic gesture
Entry 1
emphatic denial, emphatic statement, emphatic victory, emphatic response
Entry 2
emphatic denial, emphatic response, emphatic gesture, emphatic statement

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existing or coming before something in time or order
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

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