emphatically
gb/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/ us/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
C1
Inglês
határozottan, nyomatékosan, egyértelműen, kétségkívül, hangsúlyosan
C1
FORMAL
1
határozottan
B2
nyomatékosan
C1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] [says/states/insists/denies] [something] emphatically
She told them emphatically that the deadline would not be extended.
Határozottan közölte velük, hogy a határidőt nem fogják meghosszabbítani.
The minister emphatically denied the reports.
A miniszter határozottan cáfolta a híreket.
He shook his head emphatically and walked away.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He said emphatically, “No.”
Határozottan azt mondta: „Nem.”
She answered emphatically.
Határozottan válaszolt.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse emphatically (strongly) with empathetically (showing understanding of feelings).
Significado
with strong emphasis
Colocações
say emphatically
|state emphatically
|insist emphatically
|deny emphatically
|declare emphatically
|reject emphatically
|answer emphatically
|nod emphatically
|shake (your) head emphatically
|stress emphatically
Sinónimos
firmly (Strong and confident, often slightly less forceful.)
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forcefully (Highlights power and strength in delivery.)
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strongly (A common, less formal alternative.)
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categorically (Suggests an absolute, no-exceptions position.)
Antónimos
tentatively (Shows uncertainty rather than strong conviction.)
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weakly (Lacks force or emphasis.)
Temas
communication
|opinions
|writing_speaking
Definição
in a strong and clear way
In a way that shows strong emphasis, certainty, or force, especially when speaking or writing.
C1
FORMAL
2
egyértelműen
B2
kétségkívül
C1
Padrão de uso:
emphatically + [adjective/adverb/clause]
It is emphatically clear that the policy needs to change.
Teljesen egyértelmű, hogy a politikán változtatni kell.
This is emphatically the right decision for the team.
Ez egyértelműen a helyes döntés a csapat számára.
Their approach is emphatically different from ours.
Exemplos para aprendentes
It is emphatically true.
Ez egyértelműen igaz.
That is emphatically wrong.
Ez egyértelműen helytelen.
Erro comum:
Avoid overusing it in casual conversation; it can sound overly formal or dramatic.
Significado
very definitely; absolutely
Colocações
emphatically true
|emphatically false
|emphatically clear
|emphatically necessary
|emphatically different
|emphatically wrong
|emphatically the case
|emphatically reject
|emphatically agree
|emphatically disagree
Sinónimos
absolutely (More common and less formal in many contexts.)
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definitely (Strong certainty, usually less intense.)
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unequivocally (More formal; stresses no ambiguity.)
Antónimos
possibly (Allows uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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arguably (Suggests the claim is open to debate.)
Temas
communication
|certainty
|opinions
Definição
used to mean “absolutely” or “without any doubt”
Used to make a statement sound completely certain, often by strengthening an adjective, adverb, or whole clause.
C1
3
hangsúlyosan
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] [speaks/pronounces/reads] emphatically
She read the instructions emphatically, stressing each key point.
Hangsúlyosan olvasta fel az utasításokat, minden fontos pontot külön kiemelve.
He pronounced the name emphatically to correct them.
Hangsúlyosan ejtette ki a nevet, hogy kijavítsa őket.
The actor spoke emphatically to make the line memorable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Say the last word emphatically.
Mondd ki az utolsó szót hangsúlyosan.
Erro comum:
This meaning is less common than the general “strongly/certainly” meaning.
Significado
with marked stress in speech
Colocações
speak emphatically
|pronounce emphatically
|read emphatically
|stress words emphatically
|enunciate emphatically
|say it emphatically
Sinónimos
with emphasis (A direct paraphrase; often more natural than the adverb.)
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pointedly (Adds a sense of deliberate significance or criticism.)
Antónimos
monotonously (Without variation or stress.)
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flatly (Without expression or emphasis.)
Temas
communication
|pronunciation
|speaking
Definição
with strong stress on the words
In a way that gives extra stress to particular words or syllables when speaking.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
emphatically
IPA
GB/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
US/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
Sílabas e acento
em - phat - ic - ally (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (phat)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: emphatically
- Plural: emphaticallies
Família de palavras
Forms
emphaticallies
noun
Related words
overemphasize
verb C1
underemphasize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unemphatic
adjective
unemphatically
adverb
de-emphasize
verb
Expressões
emphatically deny
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
deny strongly and clearly
say strongly that something is not true
Exemplos
- He emphatically denied any involvement in the incident.
- The company emphatically denies the allegations.
- She emphatically denied that she had seen the document.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He emphatically denied it.
emphatically in favor of
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly supporting
strongly support something
Exemplos
- The committee is emphatically in favor of the proposal.
- She was emphatically in favor of extending the program.
- Voters seemed emphatically in favor of change.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They are emphatically in favor of it.
emphatically not
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly and clearly not
used to say “definitely not”
Exemplos
- That is emphatically not what I said.
- The report is emphatically not accurate.
- He is emphatically not responsible for the decision.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- It is emphatically not true.
emphatically opposed to
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli əpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly against
strongly against something
Exemplos
- Local residents are emphatically opposed to the new road.
- She is emphatically opposed to cutting the budget.
- They remained emphatically opposed to any compromise.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is emphatically opposed to the plan.
most emphatically
1/mˈoʊst ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
fixed phrase
formal
very strongly; with maximum emphasis
used to mean “very strongly”
Exemplos
- I most emphatically disagree with that conclusion.
- She most emphatically denied taking the money.
- We most emphatically reject any suggestion of wrongdoing.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I most emphatically disagree.