EMPHATIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EMPHATIC?

Need another word that means the same as “emphatic”? Find 25 synonyms and 30 related words for “emphatic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Emphatic” are: emphasised, emphasized, exclamatory, forceful, vehement, firm, wholehearted, forcible, energetic, vigorous, ardent, assertive, insistent, conclusive, decisive, marked, pronounced, decided, unmistakable, positive, definite, strong, powerful, striking, distinctive

Emphatic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Emphatic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “emphatic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of an action or its result) definite and clear.
• Expressing something forcibly and clearly.
• Forceful and definite in expression or action.
• Spoken with emphasis.
• Sudden and strong.
• (of a word or syllable) bearing the stress.
• (of certain Arabic consonants) pronounced with both dental articulation and constriction of the pharynx.

Synonyms of "Emphatic" as an adjective (25 Words)

ardent	Characterized by intense emotion. Frightened by his ardent burning eyes.
assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. Pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act.
conclusive	(of evidence or argument) having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive. The evidence is conclusive.
decided	(of a person) having clear opinions; resolute. He quotes from decided cases.
decisive	Unmistakable. Cast the decisive vote.
definite	(of a person) certain or sure about something. A definite statement of the terms of the will.
distinctive	Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor.
emphasised	Spoken with emphasis.
emphasized	Spoken with emphasis.
energetic	Relating to or characterized by energy (in the technical sense. It caused an energetic chemical reaction.
exclamatory	(of a cry or remark) expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.
firm	Marked by firm determination or resolution not shakable. The post was still firm after being hit by the car.
forceful	Forceful and definite in expression or action. A forceful personality.
forcible	Vigorous and strong; forceful. Signs of forcible entry.
insistent	Insisting on or demanding something; not allowing refusal. Insistent hunger.
marked	Strongly marked easily noticeable. A scar marked face.
positive	Having a positive charge. Protons are positive.
powerful	Of a person possessing physical strength and weight rugged and powerful. A fast powerful car.
pronounced	Very noticeable or marked; conspicuous. He had a pronounced squint.
striking	Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent. A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center.
strong	Strong and sure. They had established a strong and trusting relationship.
unmistakable	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. The unmistakable sound of his laughter.
vehement	Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. Vehement criticism.
vigorous	(of language) forceful. A vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback.
wholehearted	Showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment. Gave wholehearted support to her candidacy.

Usage Examples of "Emphatic" as an adjective

• An emphatic no.
• An emphatic movement of his hand.
• The children were emphatic that they would like to repeat the experience.
• The document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty.
• An emphatic word.
• An emphatic World Cup win.

Associations of "Emphatic" (30 Words)

accent	Put stress on utter with an accent. Fabrics which accent the background colours in the room.
accentuate	Make more noticeable or prominent. His jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch.
anxiety	A nervous disorder marked by excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behaviour or panic attacks. He felt a surge of anxiety.
anxious	Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Spent an anxious night waiting for the test results.
assertive	Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. Pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act.
awkwardness	Trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape. The awkwardness of youth.
emphasis	Intensity or forcefulness of expression. The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis.
emphasize	Give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. A hip length jacket which emphasized her shape.
emphasized	Spoken with emphasis.
emphatically	In a forceful way. She closed the door behind her emphatically.
feverish	Having or affected by a fever. A feverish cold.
fortified	(of a place) provided with defensive works as protection against attack. Fortified wine.
hard	Unfortunate or hard to bear. Put the wheel hard over to starboard.
highlight	Create highlights in hair. Gary Lineker presents the highlights of today s semi final.
impatience	A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay. He was shifting in his seat with impatience.
insecurity	Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence. Growing job insecurity.
intension	The internal content of a concept.
overburden	Load (someone) with too many things to carry. An overburden of costs.
stiffness	Inability to move easily and without pain. Headache and neck stiffness.
strength	An asset of special worth or utility. The political and military strength of European governments.
stress	Put stress on utter with an accent. Don t stress there s plenty of time to get a grip on the situation.
stressed	Strengthened by the application of stress during manufacture prestressed. Stressed workers reported smoking more.
strong	Having a strong physiological or chemical effect. Driving on these motorways requires strong nerves.
strongly	In a powerful manner. He was strongly affected by the divorce of his parents.
tension	Feelings of hostility that are not manifest. Tension holds the belt in the pulleys.
troubled	Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination. A troubled expression.
underscore	Underline (something). The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells.
uneasy	Socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner. An uneasy coalition government.
upset	The act of upsetting something. A legal dispute will cause worry and upset.
worried	Mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc. Michelle knew that her friends were very worried about her.