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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

Liu’s gold medal was perhaps the most emphatic response to a topic which hovers over every Games: pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Arsenal answered questions posed about their nerve under pressure in the most emphatic fashion in the north London derby to suggest this is a Premier League race that will go down to the wire.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

If it’s any of the above-mentioned ladies, the answer is an emphatic yes.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.