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Emphatically: meaning, definitions and examples

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emphatically

 

[ ɪmˈfatɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in expressing something forcefully

in a forceful way; without doubt; in a way that shows strong feeling or gives emphasis

Synonyms

firmly, forcefully, strongly

Examples of usage

  • She shook her head emphatically, indicating that she would not change her mind.
  • He emphatically denied the accusations against him.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,372, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.