emphatically

/ ɪmˈfætɪkəlɪ; -klɪ /

adverb

1. with emphasis or force
2. definitely or unquestionably

Example Sentences

Even when she lost, she came back and won emphatically.

From BBC

Davis, a huge part of the third-quarter run, made the biggest defensive play of the game when he met Raptors 7-footer Jakob Poeltl in front of the rim, rejecting a one-handed dunk emphatically.

From Los Angeles Times

From the highs of Wednesday's dramatic win over Rangers and talk of a potential title challenge, Aberdeen were emphatically brought crashing back down to earth at the national stadium.

From BBC

However, when asked the next day if it felt like a trial run for a potential postseason pitching plan, Roberts emphatically shook his head, calling it a “catastrophic scenario.”

From Los Angeles Times

The sight of the Chargers’ quarterback absorbing a bone-shaking hit while scrambling made fans at SoFi Stadium hold their breath and nearby teammates rush to his aid, but Herbert popped right back up to his feet, extended the ball in his right hand and shouted as he emphatically signaled first down.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absolutely
• assuredly
• certainly
• decisively
• distinctly
• flatly
• unequivocally