emphatically

emphatically
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. definitely, certainly, of course, undoubtedly, decidedly, assuredly, with decision, decisively, absolutely, entirely, unequivocally, flatly, distinctly; with no ifs, ands, or buts about it*.
Ant. indecisively, hesitantly, indistinctly.
II
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adverb In a direct, positive manner: flat, flatly, positively. Informal: flat out. See STRONG.

English dictionary for students. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • emphatically — em*phat ic*al*ly, adv. 1. With emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree; pre[ e]minently; as, he emphatically denied the allegations. [1913 Webster] He was indeed emphatically a popular writer. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. Not really,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • emphatically — [[t]ɪmfæ̱tɪkli[/t]] 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with v If you say something emphatically, you say it in a forceful way which shows that you feel very strongly about what you are saying. No fast food , she said emphatically... Mr Davies has emphatically… …   English dictionary

  • emphatically — em|phat|i|cal|ly [ em fætıkli ] adverb 1. ) very firmly and clearly: Adams emphatically denied that the conversation ever took place. 2. ) in a very clear way that no one can argue about: Scientists proved emphatically that there was a link… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • emphatically — UK [ɪmˈfætɪklɪ] / US [emˈfætɪklɪ] adverb 1) very firmly and clearly Adams emphatically denied that the conversation ever took place. 2) in a very clear way that no one can argue about Scientists proved emphatically that there was a link between… …   English dictionary

  • emphatically — adv. Emphatically is used with these verbs: ↑agree, ↑assert, ↑deny, ↑disagree, ↑nod, ↑reject, ↑shake, ↑state …   Collocations dictionary

  • emphatically — emphatic ► ADJECTIVE 1) showing or giving emphasis. 2) definite and clear: an emphatic win. DERIVATIVES emphatically adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • emphatically adv — Emily has put on weight, said Tom emphatically …   English expressions

  • emphatically — adverb see emphatic …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • emphatically — See emphatic. * * * …   Universalium

  • emphatically — adverb In an emphatic manner …   Wiktionary

  • emphatically — Synonyms and related words: absolutely, abundantly, acutely, affirmatively, amazingly, amply, assertively, astonishingly, awesomely, conspicuously, copiously, decidedly, declaratively, eminently, exceptionally, exquisitely, extraordinarily,… …   Moby Thesaurus

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”