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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Relevance

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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 It was rewarded when Baena broke in on the left side and lifted a pass to an unmarked Porro, who banged home an emphatic header for his first international goal. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 Mozeliak didn’t rule himself out as the long-term answer at general manager and was emphatic about not speaking in absolutes. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Netherlands is coming off an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sweden and shares the Group F lead with Japan. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 By every instinct, this feels like an obvious and emphatic YES! — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

Jones more aggressive Jones’ three appearances in the California Classic were defined by a passive way of playing.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Your dog is reactive or aggressive around other animals or strangers.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Lettuce and other leafy foods with multiple layers pose a higher risk of contamination, but with a vigorous wash and peeling the outer layers, even the greens can be saved.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The case has also received attention from other prominent figures who have stepped in to help Wells’ family.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Wahl embraced the upstart digital-media space, bringing an insider’s knowledge to his substantial online following, while still writing long-form soccer features that delivered depth and insight about the game’s most prominent players.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

When a violent robbery occurred at a Waterford bank in January 2025, local police faced the difficult task of identifying and locating the suspects.

— State Rep. Greg Howard, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
The protest turned violent, with some hurling Molotov cocktails into the bank.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

Messi has been instrumental in Argentina’s World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals — level with France’s Kylian Mbappe — and inspiring a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
In a move that conflicts with state guidance, SANDAG exempted Solana Beach and parts of Oceanside from the most dramatic potential impacts of that law, Senate Bill 79, which took effect at the beginning of July.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

Andrew Raftery Two forceful exhibitions have shown how Indian artists and presses met the cultural upheaval of the nineteenth century with lithographic prints that rendered Hindu gods more approachable and helped to galvanize national identity.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
His sending-off yesterday after opening the scoring in an impressive, if scrappy, round-of-32 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina was arguably less forceful than Lionel Messi’s unpunished challenge in Argentina’s opening match.

— David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Definition of forceful

Adjective

Edwards, who had been the commanding officer of HSC-5 since July 2025, was posthumously promoted to captain, the Navy said in a statement.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026