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Synonyms

emphatically

British  
/ ɪmˈfætɪkəlɪ, -klɪ /

adverb

  1. with emphasis or force

  2. definitely or unquestionably

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He emphatically denied the accusations at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers emphatically got back to winning ways Tuesday, coasting to a 109-94 victory over the New York Knicks as their recent star signing James Harden scored 20 points.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

England's 12-game winning streak went up in smoke with a disappointing 31-20 defeat at Murrayfield, before their nine-match winning home run was emphatically ended with Saturday's dismal 42-21 defeat by Ireland.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The 6 disagreed emphatically as to the reasoning.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

“Now that is a good plan,” the Ancient said emphatically.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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