Definitions

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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UCLA-bound Mateo Fuerbringer was ready from the start, ending Loyola’s first three rallies with thunderous kills and the fourth with an emphatic stuff block.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Describing the margin of victory as "significant and emphatic," Swinney insisted "the public expectation" was now for him "to be returned as first minister and to lead a government."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

When CNN co-moderator Elex Michaelson asked Villaraigosa if he would cancel California’s much-maligned high-speed rail project, the candidate’s emphatic “No” thundered down like a Lebron James dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Today the big black-and-white birds with their red screwdriver bills thrill East Coast beachgoers with their emphatic whistles once again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“And it wasn’t even poison I” Clevinger cried heatedly, growing more emphatic as he grew more confused.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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