B2adverbformallanguagepolitics
US/ɪmˈfæt.ɪk.li/
UK/ɪmˈfæt.ɪk.li/
in a strong, clear way that shows you are completely sure
In context
The president emphatically denied that he had ever met the man.
"No, I will not sign it," she said emphatically.
Voters emphatically rejected the plan in the referendum.
Words that go with emphatically
adverb + verb
- emphatically denyThe company emphatically denied the report.
- emphatically rejectResidents emphatically rejected the proposal.
- emphatically agreeI emphatically agree with your conclusion.
verb + adverb
- deny emphaticallyHe denied it emphatically.
- state emphaticallyThe doctor stated emphatically that rest was needed.
adverb + adjective
- emphatically opposedThe mayor is emphatically opposed to the idea.