emphatic
UK: ɪmˈfætɪk | US: ɪmˈfætɪk
adj. expressing something forcibly and clearly
adj. (of an action or event) deliberately noticeable or significant
emphatic = em<in> + phat<show> + ic<adjective suffix>
- em (from Greek en, meaning "in")
- phat (from Greek phainein, meaning "to show" or "to appear")
- ic (adjective-forming suffix, indicating "pertaining to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "emphatic" traces back to Greek emphatikos, derived from emphainein ("to exhibit" or "to indicate"). The prefix em- (a variant of en-) intensifies the root phainein ("to show"), giving the sense of making something visibly or audibly clear. Over time, the Latin emphaticus and later Middle French emphatique shaped its modern English form, retaining the core idea of forceful expression or prominence.
She made an emphatic gesture to silence the room.
His emphatic denial left no doubt about his innocence.
The team scored an emphatic victory in the finals.
The speaker’s emphatic tone underscored her urgency.
The judge’s ruling was emphatic and left no room for appeal.