emphatic

netto, deciso

Espresso o compiuto con forza e chiarezza, senza lasciare dubbi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: forceful, decisive, strong

Contrari: weak, hesitant

Espressioni comuni: emphatic response, emphatic victory, emphatic denial, emphatic tone

deciso, categorico

Che esprime in modo molto chiaro e deciso ciò che crede o vuole.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: be emphatic about something (He was emphatic about the importance of safety.); be emphatic that… (She was emphatic that everyone should attend.)

Sinonimi: firm, adamant, insistent

Contrari: hesitant

Espressioni comuni: emphatic about something, remain emphatic, an emphatic supporter