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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In contrast Forest will be bouncing after such an emphatic win that moved them three points clear of relegation.

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"I said earlier that I feel like I'm playing Fifa. You can score three goals like that in 20 minutes?" the bewildered US international said after their emphatic 5-2 win over Spurs.

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Only days ago, during the semifinal against England, it was Samson who took the award, for an identical score, and at the time he was emphatic that Bumrah should have received the honour.

From BBC

Asked whether prices could rise for passengers over the summer, his answer was emphatic: "Very much so."

From BBC

Sri Lanka needed an emphatic win to stay alive but instead exited with a whimper, limping to 107-8 chasing New Zealand's 168-7.

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