Emphatical

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    emphatic

    "The last words of Dr. Lovesworth, in parting from me yesterday evening, still sound upon my ear, they were uttered in accents peculiarly emphatical, "General, take care of your daughter.""

Example

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"The last words of Dr. Lovesworth, in parting from me yesterday evening, still sound upon my ear, they were uttered in accents peculiarly emphatical, "General, take care of your daughter.""

Etymology

From emphatic + -al.

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