Emphatically: meaning, definitions and examples
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emphatically
[ ɪmˈfatɪkli ]
in expressing something forcefully
in a forceful way; without doubt; in a way that shows strong feeling or gives emphasis
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She shook her head emphatically, indicating that she would not change her mind.
- He emphatically denied the accusations against him.
in giving emphasis to a statement
used to emphasize what you are saying, often when you are angry or upset about something
Synonyms
categorically, strenuously, vehemently
Examples of usage
- I emphatically do not agree with your decision.
- She spoke emphatically on the importance of taking action.
Translations
Translations of the word "emphatically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfaticamente
🇮🇳 ज़ोर देकर
🇩🇪 nachdrücklich
🇮🇩 dengan tegas
🇺🇦 наголосливо
🇵🇱 z naciskiem
🇯🇵 強調して (きょうちょうして)
🇫🇷 avec insistance
🇪🇸 enfáticamente
🇹🇷 vurgulayarak
🇰🇷 강조하여 (강조해서)
🇸🇦 بإصرار
🇨🇿 důrazně
🇸🇰 dôrazne
🇨🇳 强调地 (qiángdiào de)
🇸🇮 odločno
🇮🇸 áherslulega
🇰🇿 қатаң түрде
🇬🇪 მტკიცედ
🇦🇿 vurğulayaraq
🇲🇽 enfáticamente
Word origin
The word 'emphatically' originated from the Latin word 'emphaticus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'emphatikos', meaning 'assertive'. The use of 'emphatically' in English dates back to the 17th century, where it was used to add emphasis or forcefulness to a statement. Over time, it has become a common adverb to express strong feelings or give extra emphasis to a point.