emphasized

American  

[em-fuh-sahyzd] / ˈɛm fəˌsaɪzd /

especially British, emphasised

adjective

1. made more visible, more important, etc.; stressed.

   Read the emphasized sentence carefully, and contrast it with the information given in the previous paragraph.

   Good sportsmanship was the emphasized theme of the club's operations.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of emphasize.

Other Word Forms

• unemphasized adjective
• well-emphasized adjective

Etymology

Origin of emphasized

emphasize ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The full scope and origin of the attack remain unclear, and Dutra emphasized that the investigation was continuing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Cameron also emphasized the homes’ livability, noting that each unit is designed to feel more like a standalone residence than a traditional townhome.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Also, BOJ Gov. Ueda has emphasized the “profound” impact of JPY’s excessive depreciation on pass-through effect to prices, Wee says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Diets that emphasized overall quality and balance were more consistently linked to better mental health outcomes than focusing on single nutrients alone.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Her paleness was emphasized by the fact that she was wearing no lipstick at all.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Related Words

• accentuate
• affirm
• assert
• highlight
• indicate
• maintain
• point out
• reiterate
• repeat
• underline
• underscore