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emphatically

/ɪmˈfætɪkli/
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Adjective:emphatic
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• adverb

1

In a forceful, assertive, or expressive manner that gives special importance or prominence to something spoken or written.

Example

"The spokesperson emphatically denied the rumors during the morning press conference."

2

Without doubt; clearly, unmistakably, or decisively.

Example

"The defending champions were emphatically defeated in the final match of the tournament."

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• Rhymes for emphatically

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emphasize
emphatic
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emphysema
empidonax
empire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'emphatic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Emphatic' derives via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'emphatikos' (expressive, forcible), from 'emphainein' (to exhibit or display), combining 'en-' (in) and 'phainein' (to show).

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