emphatically

ihm-FA-tihk-lee

Emphatically (adv) means In a forceful, definite manner that leaves no doubt. Example: “He emphatically denied any wrongdoing.”

adv

In a forceful, definite manner that leaves no doubt.

"He emphatically denied any wrongdoing."

"The board emphatically rejected the proposal."

How to use emphatically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishForcefully and with total conviction.

Common pairings

emphatically deny state emphatically

more emphatically comparative, most emphatically superlative

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He _____ denied any wrongdoing.

From emphatic + the adverb suffix -ally.

definitely decidedly unquestionably in spades by all odds

very yes actually exactly certainly absolutely indeed definitely

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

What does “emphatically” mean?

The word “emphatically” means in a forceful, definite manner that leaves no doubt. In plain terms, forcefully and with total conviction.

How do you pronounce “emphatically”?

“Emphatically” is pronounced ihm-FA-tihk-lee (/ɪmˈfætɪkli/ in IPA).

How do you use “emphatically” in a sentence?

Here is “emphatically” used in a sentence: “He emphatically denied any wrongdoing.”

What part of speech is “emphatically”?

“Emphatically” is an adverb.

Vocabulary lists that include emphatically:

very yes actually exactly certainly absolutely indeed definitely