Nearby Words
emphatically
| Main Entry: |
emphatically
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | definitely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, assuredly, certainly, decidedly, decisively, distinctly, entirely, flatly, of course, undoubtedly, unequivocally, with decision |
| Antonyms: | hesitantly, indecisively, indistinctly |
| Main Entry: | deliberately |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | intentionally |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, after consideration, apurpose, by design, calculatingly, consciously, designed, determinedly, emphatically, freely, in cold blood, independently, knowingly, meaningfully, on purpose, pointedly, premeditatively, prepensely, purposely, purposively, resolutely, studiously, to that end, voluntarily, willfully, with a view to, with eyes wide open, with malice aforethought, without qualms, wittingly |
| Antonyms: | indetermindedly, unintentionally, unwittingly |
| Main Entry: | greatly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | considerably |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, by much, conspicuously, eminently, emphatically, enormously, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, famously, glaringly, highly, hugely, immeasurably, immensely, in great measure, incalculably, incomparably, incredibly, indeed, infinitely, inimitably, intensely, largely, markedly, mightily, most, much, notably, on a large scale, powerfully, remarkably, strikingly, superlatively, supremely, surpassingly, tremendously, vastly, very much |
| Antonyms: | inconsiderably, insignificantly, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | positively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | absolutely, definitely |
| Synonyms: | amen, assuredly, categorically, certainly, doubtless, doubtlessly, easily, emphatically, firmly, flat out, flat*, for a fact, indubitably, no catch, no holds barred, no ifs ands or buts, no kicker, no strings attached, on the money, on the nose, really truly, right on, sure, surely, the ticket, to a tee, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unmistakably, unquestionably, with certainty, without qualification |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | very |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | much, really; to a high degree |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, acutely, amply, astonishingly, awfully, certainly, considerably, dearly, decidedly, deeply, eminently, emphatically, exaggeratedly, exceedingly, excessively, extensively, extraordinarily, extremely, greatly, highly, incredibly, indispensably, largely, notably, noticeably, particularly, positively, powerfully, pressingly, pretty, prodigiously, profoundly, remarkably, substantially, superlatively, surpassingly, surprisingly, terribly, truly, uncommonly, unusually, vastly, wonderfully |
| Antonyms: | little |
| Main Entry: | forcefully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | forcibly |
| Synonyms: | emphatically, energetically, strenuously, vigorously |
| Notes: | forcibly connotes physical force, whereas the force suggested by forcefully need not be physical and can be of any nature aimed at producing a desired effect |
| Main Entry: | loudly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | audibly |
| Synonyms: | aloud, articulately, blatantly, boorishly, cheaply, conspicuously, crashingly, deafeningly, ear-splittingly, emphatically, fully, garishly, gaudily, noisily, obstreperously, obtrusively, ostentatiously, piercingly, powerfully, resonantly, resounding, ringingly, rudely, showily, shrilly, tastelessly, tawdrily, theatrically, thunderingly, uproariously, vehemently, vociferously, vulgarly |
| Antonyms: | inaudibly, quietly, silently |
| Main Entry: | unquestionably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without a doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, assuredly, certainly, decidedly, definitely, emphatically, incontrovertibly, indefensibly, indubitably, of course, positively, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unimpeachably |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, dubiously, questionably |
| Main Entry: | flatly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in direct way |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, categorically, definitely, emphatically, exactly, firmly, flat, positively, precisely, unconditionally, undoubtedly, unequivocally |
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