emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: emphases
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
Noun
Examples
He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Special attention or prominence given to something.
Noun
Examples
Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “emphasis” mean?
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
Is “emphasis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.