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emphatic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of emphatic

1 marked by or uttered with forcefulness
  • The governor issued an emphatic denial of all charges.
Synonyms of emphatic

aggressive, assertive, dynamic, energetic, forceful, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, strenuous, vehement, vigorous, violent
Words Related to emphatic

decided, insistent, marked, pointed

absolute, categorical (also categoric), clear, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal

arresting, compelling, conspicuous, impelling, noticeable, striking
Near Antonyms of emphatic

guarded, mild, uncompelling, weak, wishy-washy

ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant

understated
Antonyms of emphatic

nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic
2 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.
Synonyms of emphatic

arresting, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, marked, noisy, noticeable, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking
Words Related to emphatic

detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible

outstanding, salient

distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy

highlighted, spotlighted

flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming

flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry

highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious

extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular

opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought
Near Antonyms of emphatic

subtle

concealed, hidden, shrouded

dim, faint, obscure

insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant

modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious

conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated

muted, restrained, subdued, toned-down
Antonyms of emphatic

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

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