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emphatic  /ɛm ˈfæ tɪk/ ? Meaning of "emphatic"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) spoken with emphasis
  2. (adj) sudden and strong
  3. (adj) forceful and definite in expression or action

Synonym(s)

exclamatory, emphasised, emphasized

Usage(s):

  1. I just can't be any more emphatic than that.
  2. Cornell's Lehmann is even more emphatic.
  3. Her emphatic departure led conservative detractors to claim Bouzar champions an Islam-lite dictated by non-Muslim French society.

Quotes

  1. "A few moments ago I telephoned Mr. Kevin Rudd and I congratulated him and the Australian Labor Party on a very emphatic victory," Mr. Howard told a room of emotional supporters.
    on Nov 25, 2007 By: John Howard Source: New York Times

  2. In the pool report, Morelli said he discussed the field goal with two officials, and one of them was "very emphatic that the ball hit the extension and came back across, which in Rule #11, Section 5-C, the entire ball must pass through the goal in...
    on Nov 19, 2007 By: Pete Morelli Source: Washington Post

  3. "The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar," said Ian Callum, Jaguar design director. "It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar's new design direction."
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Ian Callum Source: Trade Arabia

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