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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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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

His side then delivered an emphatic win over England at Murrayfield to end their rivals' 12-game unbeaten run.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Consecutive, emphatic defeats by Scotland and Ireland, which followed a 12-game winning streak, have scuppered England's hopes of a first Six Nations title in six years.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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

These are more precise versions of the Strunkian advice to “put the emphatic words of a sentence at the end.”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker