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Definition emphatic in American English

emphatic adjective

adjective
/emˈfætɪk/
1

said or shown in a very strong, clear way

Example

He refused my offer with an emphatic shake of the head.

Synonyms and related words
directly pointed emphatic
1.1

making your meaning very clear because you have very strong feelings about a situation or subject

Example

He was pretty emphatic about me leaving.

Example

The president was emphatic that there would be no negotiating with the terrorists.

Synonyms and related words
articulate be couched in something chatty
2

with a very clear result that no one can argue about

Example

an emphatic win/victory/defeat

Synonyms and related words
therefore consequently accordingly
Definition emphatic in American English