emphatic
/ɪmˈfætɪk/adjective
उच्चारण इम्फ़ैटिक
ज़ोरदार, बलपूर्ण
Core word
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said or done with force, to show that something is important
ज़ोरदार, बलपूर्ण
- The minister gave an emphatic denial.
- an emphatic 'No!'
- The leader gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
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- Her emphatic reply left no room for argument.
- He nodded in emphatic agreement.
Synonyms forceful firm vigorous categorical
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[not usually before noun] ~ (about sth) | ~ (that…)
(of a person) expressing an opinion clearly and firmly
(अपनी बात पर) दृढ़, अडिग
- Radhika was emphatic that she would finish the course.
- He was emphatic about the need for change.
- The coach was emphatic that no player would be left out.
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- She was emphatic about the importance of being on time.
- Ask him again; he was quite emphatic when he spoke yesterday.
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[usually before noun]
(of a win or result) very clear and easy to see
(जीत) स्पष्ट, निर्णायक
- an emphatic victory for the home team
- The champions recorded an emphatic win by nine wickets.
- The party won an emphatic victory at the local elections.
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- India recorded an emphatic win in the final match.
- It was an emphatic defeat, with the visitors scoring only twice.
Synonyms decisive conclusive clear
Opposite narrow
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emphatic + noun
Before a noun it describes words, replies or actions said or done with force: an emphatic denial, an emphatic no.
Noun से पहले आकर यह उन शब्दों, उत्तरों या कार्यों का वर्णन करता है जो ज़ोर देकर कहे या किए गए हों: an emphatic denial, an emphatic no।
- She gave an emphatic refusal.
- The minister made an emphatic statement.
emphatic about / in + noun or -ing
For a person's attitude, use 'about' or 'in': emphatic about the rules, emphatic in his denial.
व्यक्ति के रुख के लिए 'about' या 'in' आता है: emphatic about the rules, emphatic in his denial।
- The doctor was emphatic about the need for rest.
- He was emphatic in saying that he had not copied.
emphatic + victory / win / defeat
In sport and elections, 'emphatic' describes a result that is large and clear.
खेल और चुनाव में 'emphatic' ऐसे परिणाम का वर्णन करता है जो बड़ा और स्पष्ट हो।
- India registered an emphatic win in the final.
- The party secured an emphatic victory.
emphatically (adverb); emphasis (noun)
The adverb is emphatically: 'No', she said emphatically. The noun is emphasis, not 'emphaticness'.
Adverb emphatically है: 'No', she said emphatically। Noun emphasis है, 'emphaticness' नहीं।
- He emphatically denied the charge.
- The emphasis on his voice showed he was serious.
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emphatic + noun
denialrefusalreplyvictorygesturestatement
- The captain's emphatic reply ended all the rumours.
adverb + emphatic
verymostlessquiteequallyextremely
- The leader was extremely emphatic about the deadline.
emphatic + about / in
about disciplineabout safetyin his refusalin her praisein tone
- She was emphatic in her praise of the teacher.
verb + emphatic
besoundseembecomeremain
- The warning sounded emphatic and clear.
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- The principal was emphatic that cheating would not be tolerated.
प्राचार्य ने ज़ोर देकर कहा कि नकल बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी।
- The team's emphatic win silenced the critics.
टीम की शानदार जीत ने आलोचकों को चुप करा दिया।
- His emphatic nod showed that he agreed fully.
उसके ज़ोरदार सिर हिलाने से पता चला कि वह पूरी तरह सहमत था।
- Radhika was emphatic in her answer: she would never give up.
राधिका का उत्तर दृढ़ था: वह कभी हार नहीं मानेगी।
- The speaker used emphatic words to stress the importance of voting.
वक्ता ने मतदान के महत्व पर बल देने के लिए ज़ोरदार शब्दों का प्रयोग किया।
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✗ The minister was emphatic on denying the report.
✓ The minister was emphatic in denying the report.
Use 'in' before a gerund describing the manner of an act.
किसी कार्य की रीति बताने वाले gerund से पहले 'in' आता है।
✗ She gave a emphatic reply.
✓ She gave an emphatic reply.
Use 'an' before a vowel sound.
Vowel sound से पहले 'an' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All describe strength of expression, with small differences in where the force is felt.
तीनों अभिव्यक्ति की ताकत बताते हैं, पर बल कहाँ अनुभव होता है, इसमें छोटा अंतर है।
Said or done with force, so that nobody can doubt it.
ज़ोर से कहा या किया गया, ताकि किसी को संदेह न रहे।
- He gave an emphatic yes.
Having power to persuade or push others, often about a person or argument.
दूसरों को मनाने या प्रभावित करने की शक्ति वाला, प्रायः व्यक्ति या तर्क के लिए।
- She made a forceful speech.
Not changing, steady in opinion or decision; less loud than emphatic.
अपनी राय या निर्णय पर अडिग; emphatic से कम ऊँचे स्वर वाला।
- He was firm about the date.
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§Grammar and usage
In sentences such as 'I do like it' and 'She did come', the auxiliary do is used for emphasis and is called the emphatic do.
'I do like it' और 'She did come' जैसे वाक्यों में auxiliary do ज़ोर देने के लिए प्रयोग होता है और इसे emphatic do कहते हैं।