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The synonyms of “Emphatically” are: by all odds, decidedly, definitely, in spades, unquestionably, vehemently, fiercely, forcefully, sharply, bitterly, severely, distinctly, clearly, markedly, obviously, noticeably, unmistakably, patently, manifestly, expressly, certainly, positively, absolutely, downright, undeniably, indisputably
Emphatically as an Adverb
Definitions of "Emphatically" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “emphatically” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Without question and beyond doubt.
- In a forceful way.
- Without doubt; clearly.
Synonyms of "Emphatically" as an adverb (26 Words)
absolutely | With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally. She had absolutely no idea what he was talking about. |
bitterly | (relating to wind or weather) to an intensely cold degree. The two governments quarrelled bitterly over the terms of the loan. |
by all odds | In reserve; not for immediate use. |
certainly | Used to indicate that a statement is made as a concession or contrasted with another. The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm s appeal. |
clearly | Without doubt; obviously. On white paper the seeds are clearly visible. |
decidedly | Undoubtedly; undeniably. He looked decidedly uncomfortable. |
definitely | Without doubt (used for emphasis. I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you. |
distinctly | In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly. He looked distinctly uncomfortable. |
downright | Thoroughgoing. He was downright rude. |
expressly | With specific intentions; for the express purpose. The house was expressly built for entertaining. |
fiercely | In a physically fierce manner. They fought fiercely. |
forcefully | In a strong and assertive manner; vigorously. The government need to act forcefully on this issue. |
in spades | To or toward the inside of. |
indisputably | In a way that cannot be challenged or denied. What he said was indisputably true. |
manifestly | Unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly. He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list. |
markedly | In a clearly noticeable manner. New diagnoses have increased markedly since 1998. |
noticeably | In a way that is easily seen or noticed; clearly. After surgery she deteriorated noticeably. |
obviously | In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly. She was obviously unwell. |
patently | Clearly; without doubt. The Government s approach had patently failed to address the problem. |
positively | In a positive way, especially by expressing optimism, agreement, or acceptance. Some of the diets may be positively dangerous. |
severely | With sternness; in a severe manner. Her hair was severely pulled back into a bun. |
sharply | With a sudden and marked change; dramatically. The waitress had a sharply defined jaw. |
undeniably | Used to emphasize that something cannot be denied or disputed. Effective responsive government undeniably benefits businesses. |
unmistakably | In a signal manner. I saw her there clearly and unmistakably. |
unquestionably | In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question. Fred Winter is unquestionably the jockey to follow. |
vehemently | In a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling. He vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct. |
Usage Examples of "Emphatically" as an adverb
- Greg is emphatically not a slacker.
- ‘No way,’ he said emphatically.
- Jane, though born in California, feels emphatically English.
- She closed the door behind her emphatically.
Associations of "Emphatically" (30 Words)
accent | Put stress on utter with an accent. A strong American accent. |
accentuate | Make more noticeable or prominent. His jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch. |
decidedly | In a decisive and confident way. It was decidedly too expensive. |
definitely | Without doubt (used for emphasis. We couldn t plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely. |
emphasis | Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. His emphasis on civil rights. |
emphasize | Make (something) more clearly defined. His father emphasized the wrong words in his sentence. |
emphasized | Spoken with emphasis. |
emphatic | An emphatic consonant. The document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty. |
floodlight | The illumination provided by a floodlight. A tennis court where you can play by floodlight. |
focus | Put an image into focus. Try to focus on a stationary object. |
focused | (of light rays) converging on a point. He seems to be very focused on the new challenge. |
foreground | Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent. Issues which have occupied the political foreground in recent years. |
highlight | Create highlights in hair. A vast backdrop with the colourful logo highlighted with lasers. |
importance | A prominent status. An issue of great importance. |
instrumental | The instrumental case. The Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation. |
intension | The internal content of a concept. |
lilt | Speak sing or sound with a lilt. The lilt of the Hawaiian music. |
limelight | Intense white light obtained by heating lime, formerly used in theatres. He enjoyed being in the limelight. |
overburden | Load (someone) with too many things to carry. Ministers are overburdened with engagements. |
significance | The extent to which a result deviates from that expected to arise simply from random variation or errors in sampling. Adolescent education was felt to be a social issue of some significance. |
spotlight | A beam of light projected from a spotlight. She was constantly in the media spotlight. |
strain | Rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender. Straining our ears to hear. |
stress | The degree of stress measured in units of force per unit area. Stress is a vasoconstrictor. |
stressed | Strengthened by the application of stress during manufacture prestressed. She should see a doctor if she is feeling particularly stressed out. |
tend | Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Her hair tended to come loose. |
tension | A strained political or social state or relationship. The parachute keeps the cable under tension as it drops. |
underline | Emphasize (something. She has a white tail and underline. |
underscore | Emphasize. The company underscored the progress made with fuel cells. |
undoubtedly | Without doubt; certainly. It s undoubtedly very beautiful. |
unquestionably | Without question and beyond doubt. Unquestionably the loss of his father was a grievous blow. |