emphatically
ihm-FA-tihk-lee
Emphatically (adv) means In a forceful, definite manner that leaves no doubt. Example: “He emphatically denied any wrongdoing.”
adv
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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 notesIn plain EnglishForcefully and with total conviction.
Common pairings
emphatically deny
state emphatically
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more emphatically
- Superlative
- most emphatically
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Etymology
From emphatic + the adverb suffix -ally.
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Rhymes for emphatically
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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.
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