emphatically

/im'fætikəli/

Thân thiện

She shook her head emphatically to say no.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a forceful and definite way: Expressing something with strong emphasis, conviction, or certainty. 2. Without any doubt; clearly: Used to stress that something is unquestionably true or evident.

Usage and Examples

• To state something strongly:

  • She emphatically denied all the accusations.
  • The manager emphatically stated that the policy would not change.

• To indicate something is undoubtedly true:

  • This is emphatically not the solution we were looking for.
  • The results show emphatically that the new method is more effective.

Advanced Usage

• "To say/state/declare something emphatically": A common collocation for expressing a strong verbal assertion.

  • He declared emphatically that he would never return.

• Used to modify an adjective for strong emphasis, often in negative or contrasting statements.

  • The two situations are emphatically different.

Variants and Related Words

• Emphatic (adjective): Expressed or performed with emphasis.

  • She gave an emphatic nod to show her agreement.

• Emphasis (noun): Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

  • The course places a strong emphasis on practical skills.

Synonyms

• Definitively: In a manner that is conclusive and not open to question.
• Categorically: In an unqualified, absolute, or unconditional manner.
• Decidedly: Without doubt; undoubtedly.
• Absolutely: With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "To answer in the emphatic negative": To say "no" very forcefully and clearly.
  • When asked if he was involved, he answered in the emphatic negative.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without question and beyond doubt
   • it was decidedly too expensive
   • she told him off in spades
   • by all odds they should win

Từ đồng nghĩa

• decidedly
• unquestionably
• definitely
• in spades
• by all odds