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

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 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 Your grandfather was a traditionalist, the farmer told me, in cadenced, emphatic Italian. — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

His preference for a 4-2-3-1 has been evident, however, and the German is looking for Newcastle to be aggressive in the press, intensive and also direct, with a plan to get the ball forward as quickly as possible.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Throughout his scuffles, however, Boone felt Grisham had gotten more aggressive inside the strike zone.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Some treatments made a noticeable difference; others raised more questions than answers.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
The Kickstarter file came out dimensionally accurate, with good overhangs out to 85 degrees, but the stringing was noticeable and prominent.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Beijing would implement more vigorous reform of the country’s household registration system, to allow greater social and economic mobility and establish a stronger social safety net.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
All your zillennial and millennial friends, now adults with car insurance and vigorous SPF routines, have been watching cozy, faintly dissociative teen dramas in order to forget their troubles.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

Hidemasa Morita, the 31-year-old Japan midfielder signed from Lisbon’s Sporting CP, is struggling to build fitness in pre-season but is expected to be a prominent figure in a holding role.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Since his primary win, Lahn has met with party leaders and Iowa's prominent industry groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Cox, whose home overlooks the scenic drive, said she's seen several violent crashes along the road.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
In an unusual move just a few months before the midterm elections as many Republicans continue to tout the drop in crime, the FBI report also noted that violent and other crime has continued to drop during the first six months of 2026.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

The score came in dramatic fashion, as Fields caught the pass from Dart after the QB had exited the game following a massive hit — more on that later — and was subsequently evaluated and cleared for a concussion.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Neighbors come to hang out on the sunlit terrace overlooking the ocean with the dramatic mountains behind.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dramatic

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