EMPHATIC Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

emphatic

adjective

im-ˈfa-tik

Definition of emphatic

as in aggressive

marked by or uttered with forcefulness the governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges

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as in noticeable

likely to attract attention with all of the decorative fishing nets, lobster pots, and oars, the seafood restaurant's nautical theme was a little too emphatic for my taste

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Recent Examples of emphatic The Ivorian’s ascent has been frighteningly quick, crashing his way through European football in a whirlwind of zig-zagging runs and emphatic finishes. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026 With its vivid monsters and an emphatic, complex dive into the human heart, Homer has inspired countless adaptations, from stage, screen, television, comics, alongside a continuous stream of new translations. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 14 July 2026 And the answer to the second, if the World Cup is any indication, is an emphatic no. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026 That’s two-and-a-half months to continue their push for a playoff berth after Miami turned its season around with an emphatic showing as of late. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

Raman said the city has lost tens of thousands of film jobs under Bass and said Los Angeles needs a more aggressive film tax credit to compete with other states.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Philadelphia came out aggressive in the second half, took control of the game, and tied it in the 58th minute on a close-range header from Neil Pierre on a cross from Milan Iloski after a free kick.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

The blazing speed around the end is especially noticeable for a team that has lacked that flash in past seasons — and also was miserable on third downs during last year’s disappointing 6-11 campaign.

— Jesse Newell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
One of the most noticeable things about The Complete Carebrush is the long teeth that are alternately spaced, creating a scalp massage and helping hair to move through the brush without friction.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

From the late 1800s, a prominent Sicilian family controlled the tuna industry here with multiple factories and fisheries, thriving until the 1960s.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
These observations come from some of the most prominent people in the country.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

Yellow median posts block the kind of dramatic U-turn Knight took after the shooting, driving furiously back toward The Strip as blood trickled down his face.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
To learn how a memory that can last for years can sit on hardware that shifts every few days, Tanaka’s team made the shift a bit more dramatic.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

Around a third of Canadians favor a forceful response to Washington’s threats, according to a poll, and only 18% want to offer concessions like ending provincial bans on American alcohol.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In response to inewsource in April, Martinez took a more forceful stance in favor of keeping the agreements.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of forceful

Adjective

Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Arendt comes most fully alive, though, when Meyer lets her own extravagant, commanding voice carry the story forward.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026