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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emphatic There is little in the way of cinematic inspiration, and the emphatic visual style with which the filmmakers aim to enliven the story life tends to turn characters into pristine emblems, albeit adorned with a few picturesque behavioral touches. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 Salma Paralluelo found space down the left flank, whipped in a cross and picked out Navarro for an emphatic finish. — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Nafis Ud Doula, director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and a member of the RSC board, is emphatic about the industry’s position. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 In this market moment, very few index rally days are emphatic, no selloffs are fully bereft. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

Environmentalists flex considerable muscle in the state and found an ally in Newsom, though the outgoing governor’s aggressive climate agenda ran into affordability and federal challenges in recent years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
And definitely the lyrics are a lot more aggressive from Roger.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

While Bass’ campaign mounted a vigorous media outreach effort in English and Spanish, her own attempts to court Latino voters kept backfiring.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
However, removing these roses frees up space, reduces fungal disease and makes room for vigorous varieties that bring pure joy.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

But the churn rate for teachers isn’t necessarily an issue, according to Robert Pondiscio, a senior fellow at the prominent conservative-leaning think tank American Enterprise Institute, who wrote a book on the school.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

The scale-rich designs absorbed sudden, violent impacts without buckling, offered a massive range of tunable stiffness, and successfully cushioned delicate objects embedded deep inside them.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
At night, our tent offered a fragile haven from the elements, rocking back and forth like a ship in the violent winds that Werba had predicted.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

In a unanimous vote, the 44 senators present voted to remove Peña for misconduct in office, bringing a dramatic end to one of South America's most stable presidencies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
In May 2025, Miller publicly demanded a dramatic increase in daily arrests, placing pressure on ICE leadership and expanding enforcement beyond immigrants who had been convicted of serious crimes.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

Also contributing to losses were the commanding Democratic victories across the country in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
As a young teenager, I was immediately captivated by his commanding presence and charisma portraying King Leodegrance of Cameliard — Queen Guinevere’s noble father and a cunning warrior.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026