emphatic

/im'fætik/

Thân thiện

The speaker gave an emphatic nod to show her agreement.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Forceful and definite in expression or action: Used to describe a statement, action, or person that is expressed or performed in a strong, clear, and definite way, leaving no doubt.
   • Sudden and strong: Describes a reaction or response that is immediate and powerful.
   • Spoken with emphasis: In linguistics, describes a word or syllable that is stressed or pronounced with particular force.

Examples of Usage

• Forceful and definite:
  • She gave an emphatic denial of all the accusations.
  • The judge's ruling was emphatic and left no room for appeal.
• Sudden and strong:
  • He shook his head in an emphatic "no".
  • The team's victory was emphatic, with a score of 5-0.
• Spoken with emphasis:
  • In the word "absolutely," the second syllable is emphatic.
  • The speaker used an emphatic tone to underline his main point.

Advanced Usage

• "to be emphatic about something": to state something very forcefully and clearly.
  • The CEO was emphatic about the need for immediate change.
• "an emphatic win/victory": a win that is decisive and by a large margin.
  • The election resulted in an emphatic victory for the incumbent party.

Variants and Related Words

• Emphatically (adverb): In a forceful and definite manner.
  • He emphatically rejected the proposal.
• Emphasis (noun): Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
  • The course puts a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Synonyms

• Forceful: Strong and assertive in expression.
• Categorical: Unqualified and absolute.
• Resounding: Unmistakable; emphatic (often for a victory or defeat).
• Vehement: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

Antonyms

• Hesitant: Tentative or unsure.
• Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; not clear.
• Weak: Lacking force or conviction.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To say something with emphasis: To pronounce words with stress to give them greater importance.
  • She said "never" with great emphasis.
• To lay/place emphasis on something: To give special importance or attention to something.
  • The training places great emphasis on safety procedures.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. forceful and definite in expression or action
   • the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty
2. sudden and strong
   • an emphatic no
3. spoken with emphasis
   • an emphatic word

Từ đồng nghĩa

• forceful
• exclamatory
• emphasized
• emphasised