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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“We went from burning the flag to waving the flag,” says veteran ABC announcer Al Michaels, who delivered the live sportscast and the emphatic “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”

From The Wall Street Journal

It was just a matter of time after that, Alcaraz sealing an emphatic win in two hours and 44 minutes.

From Barron's

First Minister John Swinney responded with an emphatic "no" when asked if political pressure was applied.

From BBC

Keys said the emphatic nature of her victory "gives me a confidence boost that I can find my best tennis when pushed".

From Barron's

He added in opening arguments that it "knew they had skeletons in their closet" and that years of "emphatic denials were not true".

From Barron's

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