adj
Uncommon
emphatic
ehm-FA-tihk
Emphatic (adj) means Expressed forcefully and with strong conviction. Example: “She gave an emphatic denial when asked about the rumors.”
adj
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Expressed forcefully and with strong conviction.
"She gave an emphatic denial when asked about the rumors."
"His emphatic "no" left no room for negotiation."
How to use emphatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaid with force and total conviction, leaving no doubt about what's meant.
Common pairings
emphatic response
emphatic victory
emphatic denial
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Word forms
- Plural
- emphatics
- Comparative
- more emphatic
- Superlative
- most emphatic
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Etymology
From Greek emphatikos, related to emphainein, "to show clearly," the same root behind "emphasis."
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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.
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