emphatic
Translation
emphatic, forceful, insistent
Examples
She gave an emphatic 'no' to his request.
She gave an emphatic 'no' to his request.
He was emphatic that he had not been there.
He was emphatic that he had not been there.
Grammar Patterns
((that ...)) to be emphatic that ... He was emphatic that he was innocent.
((about sth.)) to be emphatic about (sth.) She was emphatic about her political views.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forceful, assertive, insistent; Antonyms: hesitant, tentative
Etymology
From Greek 'emphasis', from 'em-' (in) + 'phainein' (to show), meaning to show what is within, to make clear.
Memory Tips
Think of adding 'emphasis' to your words, making them strong and clear.