emphatic

• Qui exprime quelque chose avec force et détermination ; qui insiste nettement sur un point ou une intention. Peut aussi se dire d'un accent ou d'une prononciation marqués, ou d'une expression qui souligne avec vigueur.

Expressing something in a strong and forceful way; showing emphasis.

1. Expressed with forceB2formal

   Expressed or done in a strong and clear way, leaving no doubt.

   exprimé avec force

   • She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
   • The president made an emphatic statement about the policy.
   • His emphatic gesture showed his disapproval.

   Synonymesassertivecleardefiniteforcefulpositivestrongunambiguousunequivocalvehementvigorous

   Antonymestentativeuncertainvagueweak

2. Decisive and clearB2formal

   Used to describe a victory or result that is clear and decisive.

   Net et décisif (pour une victoire ou un résultat)

   • The team won an emphatic victory in the final match.
   • The election results were an emphatic rejection of the old policies.
   • Her emphatic win silenced all critics.

   Synonymesclear-cutcomprehensiveconvincingdecisiveoverwhelmingresoundingunequivocal

   Antonymescloseindecisivemarginalnarrowunclear