Synonyms for Emphatic (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (spoken with emphasis):
emphasised, emphasized
WordNet sense 2 (bearing a stress or accent):
accented, stressed
WordNet sense 3 (sudden and strong):
exclamatory
WordNet sense 4 (characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)):
forceful
WordNet sense 5 (inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured):
assertive
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