Definition

Describing something that is expressed or done with strong emphasis or forcefulness.

Example

She gave an emphatic nod to show her agreement.

Conversation

Did you see how he made his point during the meeting?

Yeah, he was really emphatic about his ideas.

I thought that was great; it made everything so clear.

Absolutely, it definitely helped us understand his perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

Not a valid English word.

Example

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Conversation

Did you notice how she made an emphatic point during the meeting?

Yeah, it really caught everyone's attention right away.

I think using an emphatic tone can make a huge difference in presentations.

Root Explanation

Emphatic → It is formed from "emphatikos" (from Greek, meaning showing emphasis) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "emphatic" describes something that is expressed with emphasis or forcefulness.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is expressed with strong emphasis — the Greek root 'emphatikos' helps you remember that 'emphatic' means to express something forcefully.

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