Meaning
emphasis
- Special importance, value, or prominence given to something
- A forceful or dramatic tone of voice or manner of expression
In a sentence
Il professore ha posto particolare enfasi su questo concetto fondamentale.
The professor placed special emphasis on this key concept.
Ha pronunciato quelle parole con un'enfasi teatrale.
She spoke those words with theatrical emphasis.
Non serve parlare con tanta enfasi per farsi capire.
You don't need to speak with so much drama to be understood.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| enfasi | feminine · singular |
| enfasi | feminine · plural |
| enfasi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable noun: singular and plural are identical ('un'enfasi', 'le enfasi').
- Can carry a slightly negative nuance of exaggerated or affected rhetorical delivery.