emphatic

[em-fat-ik] / ɛmˈfæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

insistent, unequivocal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertive categorical confident definite definitive energetic explicit forceful impressive pronounced resounding sober sure telling unmistakable vigorous

WEAK

absolute accented assured certain cogent decided determined direct distinct dogmatic dynamic earnest express flat for a face forcible important marked momentous no mistake pointed positive potent powerful significant solemn stressed striking strong trenchant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous equivocal idle impotent inactive indefinite indistinct ineffective inexact insignificant lethargic obscure uncertain unconfident unimportant unsure vague weak

WEAK

reserved understated unpronounced

Example Sentences

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On this occasion, there are more emphatic "noes" than groans, and Ms Harris accepts defeat this time around.

From BBC

Financing has become a key battleground in the fight to own Warner, particularly after the board’s emphatic rejection of Paramount’s offer last week.

From Barron's

The Sweden international's emphatic penalty was his seventh goal in all competitions this season – and first since a 2-0 victory at Burnley on 1 November.

From BBC

According to the reviews reproduced in this edition’s notes, Mingus stole the show, inspiring an unusually emphatic standing ovation.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s tempting here to draw some kind of parallel between what’s happened in Ann Arbor and the emphatic, often unchecked power of college sports on campus.

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