emphatic
adjectiveHow many syllables in emphatic?
There are 3 syllables in the word emphatic.How to pronounce emphatic:
Definition of emphatic:
- emphatic (adjective):
- spoken with emphasis.
- forceful and positive
- uttered with or marked by emphasis
Synonyms for emphatic:
absolute
aggressive
assertive
categorical
certain
clear
compelling
decided
definite
direct
distinct
dynamic
earnest
emphasised
emphasized
energetic
forceful
forcible
insistent
marked
muscular
pointed
positive
resounding
strenuous
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Antonyms for emphatic:
ambiguous
apathetic
enervated
equivocal
exhausted
faint
feeble
frail
half-hearted
hesitant
idle
impotent
inactive
indefinite
indistinct
ineffective
inexact
insignificant
lethargic
nonassertive
nonemphatic
obscure
powerless
puny
reserved
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