Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Emphasis.
How to pronounce emphasis:
US
Emphasis - as a noun
Special importance or significance
Example: "The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accent10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grandness11importance16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Intensity or forcefulness of expression
Example: "The vehemence of his denial"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vehemence19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intensity12intensiveness16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rhetorical deviceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
Example: "He put the stress on the wrong syllable"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accent10stress6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inflection15prosody13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She placed great emphasis on the importance of education."
"The speaker used hand gestures to add emphasis to her words."
"His writing style lacks emphasis and clarity."
"The emphasis in this dance routine is on graceful movements."
"The company's advertising campaign puts emphasis on customer satisfaction."
Word Game Points
Is EMPHASIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, emphasis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EMPHASIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is EMPHASIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, emphasis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEMPHASIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is EMPHASIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, emphasis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEMPHASIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
