emphasis

emphasis

noun

Definition of EMPHASIS

1

a special notice or importance given to something <a prep school with a long-established emphasis on sports>

Synonyms accent, accentuation, stress, underscoring, weight

Related Words attention, concentration, focus, spotlight; consequence, import, moment, note, significance, value, worth; precedence, primacy, priority, top billing; consideration, heed, regard

Near Antonyms minimization, underemphasis; disregard, indifference

Antonyms de-emphasis

2

the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) <the emphasis with which my parents issued the warning about smoking left no doubt that they were serious>

Synonyms aggressiveness, assertiveness, emphasis, fierceness, forcefulness, intenseness, intensity, vigorousness, violence

Related Words potency, power, strength; eloquence; ardency, ardor, fervency, fervidness, fervor, insistence, passion, warmth; stridency, vociferousness; absoluteness, clearness, directness, incision, incisiveness, plainness, straightforwardness, vividness

Near Antonyms ambiguity, equivocation; delicacy, lightness, subtlety

Antonyms feebleness, mildness, weakness