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EMPHATIC

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Emphatic.

Emphatic - as an adjective satellite

Spoken with emphasis

Example: "An emphatic word"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emphasised18emphasized27

Sudden and strong

Example: "An emphatic no"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exclamatory25

Forceful and definite in expression or action

Example: "The document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forceful16

Emphatic - as a noun

An emphatic consonant.

A word or phrase adding emphasis, such as "a lot" or "really".

Emphatic - as an adjective

Characterized by emphasis; forceful.

Stated with conviction.

Example: "He gave me an emphatic no when i asked him out."

(grammar) belonging to a set of english tense forms comprising the auxiliary verb do + an infinitive without to.

Belonging to a series of obstruent consonants in several semitic languages that are distinguished from both voiced and voiceless consonants by a certain phonetic feature or features.

Example Sentences

"She spoke in an emphatic tone, making her point very clear."
"His emphatic gesture indicated his strong disapproval."
"The teacher gave an emphatic response to the student's question."
"The team's performance was an emphatic victory."
"He emphasized his point with an emphatic nod."
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Word Game Points

Is EMPHATIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, emphatic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMPHATIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EMPHATIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, emphatic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMPHATIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is EMPHATIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, emphatic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMPHATIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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