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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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Therefore a chunky tenth of a fund in gold is quite an emphatic call, even if many funds have been raising their gold holdings in the last couple of years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

"I said earlier that I feel like I'm playing Fifa. You can score three goals like that in 20 minutes?" the bewildered US international said after their emphatic 5-2 win over Spurs.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Alexander Sorloth's hat-trick fired Atletico Madrid into the Champions League last 16 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Club Brugge on Tuesday, progressing 7-4 on aggregate from the play-off round.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Liu’s gold medal was perhaps the most emphatic response to a topic which hovers over every Games: pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He looked toward Mother, who gave a quick but emphatic shake of the head.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.