What is another word for emphatic?

Pronunciation: [ɛmfˈatɪk] (IPA)

Emphatic is an adjective that is used to describe something that is said or done with great force or conviction. Some synonyms for emphatic include assertive, forceful, powerful, passionate, vehement, resolute, determined, firm, strong-willed, and decisive. All of these words have a similar meaning to emphatic and can be used to describe people or actions that are particularly forceful or intense. For example, one might say that a sports team made an emphatic victory or that a politician gave an assertive speech. These synonyms allow for subtle variations in meaning and can help to add depth and nuance to the language used to describe a particular situation.

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What are the opposite words for emphatic?

Antonyms for the word "emphatic" are words that convey the opposite meaning of the term. These include subdued, mild, bland, feeble, weak, hesitant, uncertain, vague, and ambiguous. Subdued indicates a lack of forceful communication or expression, while mild implies a soft or gentle nature. Bland implies a lack of interest or excitement, while feeble connotes a weakness in delivery or conviction. Hesitant conveys insecurity or reluctance, and uncertain implies a lack of confidence or clarity. Vague indicates a lack of detail, and ambiguous implies two or more possible interpretations. These antonyms can be useful in conveying nuance in language and style.

Usage examples for Emphatic

We have seen reason, however, to think otherwise, and the emphatic assertion now made is easy to understand.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
St. Paul is not more distinct and emphatic upon our individuality hereafter, when he says, we shall "be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven," 2 Cor.
"A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam'"
Alfred Gatty
I can't quite make the way that I look at it clear to you, but"-and he brought one hand down on the table in an emphatic fashion-"I feel that I must go on until it breaks me or I put it through."
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton

Famous quotes with Emphatic

  • When lying, be emphatic and indignant, thus behaving like your children.
    William Feather
  • I would argue that one of the issues which the public should be much more emphatic about with all politicians... is patronage, appointing people to high positions because they supported your campaign or helped you raise money.
    John Hickenlooper
  • The most emphatic place in a clause or sentence is the end. This is the climax; and, during the momentary pause that follows, that last word continues, as it were, to reverberate in the reader's mind. It has, in fact, the last word.
    F. L. Lucas
  • Over emphatic negatives always suggest that what is being denied may be what is really being asserted.
    Jonathan Raban
  • I answer in the affirmative with an emphatic "No."
    Boyle Roche

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