Adverb
With emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree; preeminently.
Not really, but apparently.
Source: Webster's dictionaryit was decidedly too expensive Source: Internet
she told him off in spades Source: Internet
by all odds they should win Source: Internet
According to the Orthodox Anglican Church : On the other hand, the Anglican Communion emphatically maintains that the Apocrypha is part of the Bible and is to be read with respect by her members. Source: Internet
After they get bounced from the playoffs, typical in ugly fashion (average margin of loss of 20.5 points), the Texans on O'Brien's watch ATTEMPT to respond swiftly and emphatically to whatever ails this team. Source: Internet
Also, in Canada even if the male suspect emphatically asserts his decision to remain silent, the police may continue to interrogate him. Source: Internet