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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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 Her inability to stay in one place, artistically speaking, all but ensures that each new project will give you life in new and emphatic ways. — Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 For June Films producer Julie Billy, the attraction was emphatic. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Judge William Sullivan gave an emphatic instruction to jurors to dismiss Heilbrun's testimony regarding Clancy's Catholic upbringing. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Eating it inspires an appreciation for the seamless integration of Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, melding to a state of emphatic brilliance in each bite. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown has two catches that converted third downs into firsts, providing a release valve against some aggressive Seahawks blitzes.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Separate data from Indeed’s Job Postings Index also shows a seasonal ramp-up that is noticeable around Labor Day and the weeks that follow.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Those kinds of vigorous debates have been going on from the moment the crowd spilled out of the Herzog into the Telluride night air.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
Each session was 60 minutes, with the actual exercise portion of the session done in about 20 minutes, with participants cycling hard and fast enough to get their heart rate into the moderate and vigorous zone.

— Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

Lévêque was once a prominent figure of the French and European art scene, known for his neon sculptures, which have been exhibited in major global institutions, including the Louvre and the Elysée Palace—the residence of French presidents.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Despite the increasingly violent grand guignol on show, there’s actually a lot of nuance here, in its discussion not just of loneliness but the transactional nature of modern relationships.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
His more than 32-year law enforcement career has included leadership assignments in violent crimes, patrol and special investigations, and homicide and robbery investigations.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

The interplay between players and their coaches often generates some of the most dramatic viewing moments of a tennis match.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
But within this storytelling paradigm, Adnani imbues each scene with a dramatic wrath bubbling just beneath the surface.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

The Dolphins had the starting offense on the field for one series in the preseason and the end result was a forceful rushing attack that led to a touchdown.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Too often, the forceful arguments of Rankine and her peers—and the electric anger of the George Floyd protests—were used by the opportunistic and aggrieved to justify abrupt changes to unprepared institutions.

— Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026