emphatically

In no uncertain terms

Emphatically means with emphasis or force—expressing something strongly and without reservation.

She emphatically denied the accusations.

It can also mean definitely or absolutely: The answer is emphatically no.

When something is emphatically true, there's no room for doubt or qualification.

manner

vigorously

With forceful enthusiasm

vehementlyWith intense force
forcefullyWith strong intensity
resoundinglyWith unmistakable force

passionately · fervently · loudly · boldly · earnestly · wholeheartedly · staunchly · insistently · adamantly · strenuously

certainty

unequivocally

In a completely clear manner

categoricallyWithout any qualification
decisivelyWith firm determination
unmistakablyIn an undeniable manner

explicitly · clearly · absolutely · definitively · unambiguously · undeniably · positively · certainly · assuredly · indisputably

assertion

adamant

Stubbornly refusing to yield

insistentFirmly demanding attention
resoluteFixed in purpose
firmSolid or resolute

unwavering · determined · steadfast · unyielding · staunch · assertive · decisive · uncompromising · persistent · dogged

Categories

adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
intensifiersvery, really, extremely, absolutely, incredibly
affirmationsyes, yeah, yep, okay, sure

Opposites

force and intensity of expression

emphaticallyweakly

Without much force

feebly · meekly · halfheartedly · mildly · timidly

certainty and conviction

emphaticallyhesitantly

With uncertain manner

tentatively · indecisively · doubtfully · uncertainly · waveringly

clarity and distinctness

emphaticallyvaguely

In unclear fashion

indistinctly · ambiguously · dimly · faintly · unclearly

Family

emphasis, emphasize, emphatic, emphasized, emphasizing, overemphasize, reemphasize, unemphatic, de-emphasize

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G