emphatic — expressing something with force and conviction; showing emphasis
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing something with force and conviction; showing emphasis
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈfætɪk/
Example Sentences
- The coach was emphatic that pizza is not a suitable pre-game meal.
- Her emphatic presentation convinced everyone to invest in the project.
- Dad gave an emphatic shake of his head when I asked for a motorcycle.
emphatic
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈfætɪk/]
expressing something with force and conviction; showing emphasis
An emphatic speaker makes a forceful declaration with commanding conviction
Emphatic words spoken dramatic and static, unwavering fanatic through the systematic and matic
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'emphatikos' meaning 'showing or expressing in action,' derived from 'emphasis' meaning 'appearance' or 'significance.' The word entered English through Late Latin and French, ultimately tracing back to Greek 'en-' (in) and 'phainein' (to show).
Breakdown
em- (in) + -phatic (from Greek 'phainein' meaning 'to show') = emphatic (showing clearly with force and conviction)
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📝Examples
“The coach was emphatic that pizza is not a suitable pre-game meal.”
“Her emphatic presentation convinced everyone to invest in the project.”
“Dad gave an emphatic shake of his head when I asked for a motorcycle.”
“The survey results showed an emphatic preference for remote work.”
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