Emphatic Meaning
/ɛmˈfætɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCharacterized by emphasis; forceful.
adjStated with conviction.
Sentence Examples
I have pretty much forgotten the emphatic constructions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ denial left no room for further questions from reporters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He gave an ____ 'no' when asked if he would quit.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek ἐμφατικός (emphatikós, “emphatic”), from ἐμφαίνω (emphaínō, “I show, present”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, show”); related to ἔμφασις (émphasis) and English emphasis.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Yet when play restarted the Czech was a train that kept on running over Nadal. After breaking Nadal in the opening game of the final set, he went 2-0 up and later took the count to 4-2 with yet another emphatic ace – one of his 22 throughout."
— 2012 June 28, Jamie Jackson, “Wimbledon 2012: Lukas Rosol shocked by miracle win over Rafael Nadal”, in the Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ denial left no room for further questions from reporters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He gave an ____ 'no' when asked if he would quit.