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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When she wants to be emphatic, usually when she’s talking about niche British pop stars from the early 2000s, she points at me with a finger gun.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

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

England came into the Six Nations with hopes of winning a first title since 2020, but their campaign has been sunk by emphatic back-to-back defeats after they were overturned by Scotland in round two.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 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

Colin said, his finger in the air, mock emphatic.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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