What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
emphatic
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' when asked if she wanted to go out tonight. [emphatic: adjective]
Example
He spoke in an emphatic tone, making it clear that he was not willing to compromise. [emphatic: adjective]
emphatically
Example
She shook her head emphatically to indicate that she strongly disagreed. [emphatically: adverb]
Example
He emphasized his point by pounding the table emphatically. [emphatically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Emphatic is more commonly used than emphatically in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between emphatic and emphatically?
Emphatic is more formal than emphatically and is often used in academic or professional contexts where precision and clarity are important.
