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| exactly |
that is correct (used to indicate emphatic agreement). [1/3 definitions] |
| exclamation mark |
a punctuation mark (!) used after a word or words that express surprise or command, make an emphatic declaration, or the like; exclamation point. |
| gesticulate |
to make hand movements, esp. so as to be more emphatic or expressive while speaking. [1/2 definitions] |
| loud |
persistent and emphatic. [1/6 definitions] |
| nonemphatic |
combined form of emphatic. |
| overemphatic |
combined form of emphatic. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. [1/3 definitions] |
| protestation |
an emphatic or earnest declaration. [2/3 definitions] |
| state |
to say or write, esp. in an emphatic way; declare; assert. [1/11 definitions] |
| unemphatic |
combined form of emphatic. |
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