Emphasis Definition
emphasis
noun
- special importance or significance; "the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"; "the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
- intensity or forcefulness of expression; "the vehemence of his denial"; "his emphasis on civil rights"
- special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
- the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); "he put the stress on the wrong syllable"
"Emphasis" in song lyrics
See how emphasis is used in real songs:
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"But the numbers were unaware of the grand finale's emphasis"
Aesop Rock — Winners Take All -
"I say this with emphasis"
Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular -
"Your senses of death by sentences is to serve my verbal emphasis"
Atoms Family — Brainstorm
Words that rhyme with emphasis
Usage tips for "emphasis"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "emphasis" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for emphasis to find words that pair well.