emphatically
gb/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/ us/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
C1
Kiingereza
határozottan, nyomatékosan, egyértelműen, kétségkívül, hangsúlyosan
C1
FORMAL
1
határozottan
B2
nyomatékosan
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He said emphatically, “No.”
Határozottan azt mondta: „Nem.”
She answered emphatically.
Határozottan válaszolt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse emphatically (strongly) with empathetically (showing understanding of feelings).
Maana
with strong emphasis
Miunganiko ya maneno
say emphatically
|state emphatically
|insist emphatically
|deny emphatically
|declare emphatically
|reject emphatically
|answer emphatically
|nod emphatically
|shake (your) head emphatically
|stress emphatically
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
tentatively (Shows uncertainty rather than strong conviction.)
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weakly (Lacks force or emphasis.)
Mada
communication
|opinions
|writing_speaking
Ufafanuzi
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
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is emphatically true.
Ez egyértelműen igaz.
That is emphatically wrong.
Ez egyértelműen helytelen.
Kosa la kawaida:
Avoid overusing it in casual conversation; it can sound overly formal or dramatic.
Maana
very definitely; absolutely
Miunganiko ya maneno
emphatically true
|emphatically false
|emphatically clear
|emphatically necessary
|emphatically different
|emphatically wrong
|emphatically the case
|emphatically reject
|emphatically agree
|emphatically disagree
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
possibly (Allows uncertainty rather than certainty.)
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arguably (Suggests the claim is open to debate.)
Mada
communication
|certainty
|opinions
Ufafanuzi
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
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Say the last word emphatically.
Mondd ki az utolsó szót hangsúlyosan.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is less common than the general “strongly/certainly” meaning.
Maana
with marked stress in speech
Miunganiko ya maneno
speak emphatically
|pronounce emphatically
|read emphatically
|stress words emphatically
|enunciate emphatically
|say it emphatically
Visawe
with emphasis (A direct paraphrase; often more natural than the adverb.)
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pointedly (Adds a sense of deliberate significance or criticism.)
Vinyume
monotonously (Without variation or stress.)
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flatly (Without expression or emphasis.)
Mada
communication
|pronunciation
|speaking
Ufafanuzi
with strong stress on the words
In a way that gives extra stress to particular words or syllables when speaking.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
emphatically
IPA
GB/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
US/ɛmfˈætɪkəli/
Silabi na mkazo
em - phat - ic - ally (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (phat)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: emphatically
- Plural: emphaticallies
Familia ya neno
Forms
emphaticallies
noun
Related words
overemphasize
verb C1
underemphasize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unemphatic
adjective
unemphatically
adverb
de-emphasize
verb
Semi
emphatically deny
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
deny strongly and clearly
say strongly that something is not true
Mifano
- He emphatically denied any involvement in the incident.
- The company emphatically denies the allegations.
- She emphatically denied that she had seen the document.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He emphatically denied it.
emphatically in favor of
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly supporting
strongly support something
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- They are emphatically in favor of it.
emphatically not
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly and clearly not
used to say “definitely not”
Mifano
- That is emphatically not what I said.
- The report is emphatically not accurate.
- He is emphatically not responsible for the decision.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- It is emphatically not true.
emphatically opposed to
1/ɛmfˈætɪkəli əpˈoʊzd tə/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly against
strongly against something
Mifano
- Local residents are emphatically opposed to the new road.
- She is emphatically opposed to cutting the budget.
- They remained emphatically opposed to any compromise.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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”
Mifano
- I most emphatically disagree with that conclusion.
- She most emphatically denied taking the money.
- We most emphatically reject any suggestion of wrongdoing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I most emphatically disagree.