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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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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Recent Examples of emphatic Ask a team using these tools what has changed and the answer is emphatic. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The homer follows a rare intentional walk issued to Juan Soto and is part of an emphatic 10-2 win by the Yankees over the White Sox. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 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 See All Example Sentences for emphatic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emphatic

Adjective

Cramer also pointed to Abercrombie's aggressive share repurchases as another boost to earnings per share.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough, being aggressive in what was a must-win series finale against the Washington Nationals, chose to go to his bullpen early.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Puppies should not engage in vigorous tug-of-war games because too much tugging can create jaw or bite problems.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Second, legislation should promote vigorous competition among teams and conferences, not preserve the exclusive club of the current Power Four membership.

— U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

Among the prominent figures was Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The movement thereafter played a prominent role in protests across the United States and in other countries, particularly in the wake of the murders of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd in 2020.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Their arrival comes during a violent week in Haiti; at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped, according to Haitian officials.

— Nathan Lee, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Karilyn Orr, an internal safety and prevention specialist in the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, and Nick Jakubisin, a special agent in the Illinois State Police’s violent crimes unit, joined Hills in the presentation.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

Though the Roman telescope is often compared to Hubble, which launched in 1990 and has captured some of the most dramatic and memorable views of the cosmos, Roman’s capabilities far outpace its predecessor’s.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Sabu cast Ethan Juan, known for serious dramatic roles, and pushed him toward comedy.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of dramatic

Adjective

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
Certain repetitive bending, twisting or forceful movements may not be advisable.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026