emphatic
5 synonyms and 3 antonyms for emphatic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Expressed forcefully and with strong conviction.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
emphasised
exclamatory
Antonyms
How to use emphatic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
emphatic response
emphatic victory
emphatic denial
Etymology
From Greek emphatikos, related to emphainein, "to show clearly," the same root behind "emphasis."
Full origin of emphatic →Frequently asked questions
What does “emphatic” mean?
The word “emphatic” means expressed forcefully and with strong conviction. In plain terms, said with force and total conviction, leaving no doubt about what's meant.
How do you pronounce “emphatic”?
“Emphatic” is pronounced ehm-FA-tihk (/ɛmˈfætɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “emphatic” in a sentence?
Here is “emphatic” used in a sentence: “She gave an emphatic denial when asked about the rumors.”
What is another word for “emphatic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “emphatic” include distinct.
What part of speech is “emphatic”?
“Emphatic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “emphatic” come from?
The word “emphatic” comes from Greek. From Greek emphatikos, related to emphainein, "to show clearly," the same root behind "emphasis.".
Is “emphatic” a common word?
“Emphatic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
