emphatic
Translation
emphatic, forceful, firm
Examples
She gave an emphatic 'no' to his request.
She gave an emphatic 'no' to his request.
The team secured an emphatic victory.
The team secured an emphatic victory.
Grammar Patterns
emphatic ((noun)) done or said in a strong way She gave an emphatic 'no' to his request.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forceful, firm, decisive, assertive; Antonyms: hesitant, tentative, ambiguous
Etymology
From Greek 'emphatikos' meaning 'indicative', related to 'emphasis'.
Memory Tips
An 'emphatic' statement has a lot of 'emphasis'. It's strong and clear, leaving no room for doubt.