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emphatic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɛmˈfætɪk/ · UK /ɪmˈfætɪk/

emphatic means: Expressed or done in a strong, clear way that leaves no uncertainty.

adjective

CLEAR AND STRONGC1

Expressed or done in a strong, clear way that leaves no uncertainty.

  • Her answer was emphatic.
  • They celebrated an emphatic victory.
  • He gave an emphatic nod when we asked.

Similar words: forceful, decisive, strong

Opposites: weak, hesitant

Common phrases: emphatic response, emphatic victory, emphatic denial, emphatic tone

FIRM IN OPINIONC1

Very clear and firm about what you believe or want.

  • She was emphatic about the need for help.
  • He remained emphatic that the plan would work.
  • The manager was emphatic in her support for us.

How to use it: be emphatic about something (He was emphatic about the importance of safety.); be emphatic that… (She was emphatic that everyone should attend.)

Similar words: firm, adamant, insistent

Opposites: hesitant

Common phrases: emphatic about something, remain emphatic, an emphatic supporter

Questions about emphatic

What does emphatic mean?

Expressed or done in a strong, clear way that leaves no uncertainty.

What is emphatic in other languages?

Türkçe: kesin · Español: contundente · Français: catégorique · Deutsch: nachdrücklich · Italiano: netto · 日本語: 力強い

How do you pronounce emphatic?

In American English /ɛmˈfætɪk/; in British English /ɪmˈfætɪk/.

How do you use emphatic in a sentence?

Her answer was emphatic. They celebrated an emphatic victory.

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