Đồng nghĩa của emphatic

Đồng nghĩa: emphasised, emphasized, exclamatory, forceful,

forceful energetic vigorous certain direct vehement absolute assertive decided definite earnest forcible insistent categorical firm unequivocal wholehearted ardent determined explicit out-and-out positive aggressive clear distinct dynamic full-blooded muscular resounding strenuous unambiguous unconditional unmistakable unqualified violent downright outright accented assured cogent confident definitive dogmatic evident express flat glaring important impressive obvious pointed potent ringing significant sober solemn stressed sure trenchant one hundred per cent no mistake for a face conclusive decisive unquestionable undeniable indubitable incontestable clear-cut plain indisputable incontrovertible irrefutable compelling convincing final strong manifest complete unanswerable undebatable total unarguable inarguable unassailable irrefragable real resolute thorough patent beyond question thoroughgoing unchallengeable beyond doubt ultimate sound true straightforward undoubted transparent utter beyond dispute self-evident apodictic unwavering unmitigated powerful authoritative proven determinate watertight all-out full accomplished zealous palpable set not in doubt unfaltering perfect accurate unshakeable unswerving flat-out intense pure unadulterated unalloyed beyond a shadow of a doubt consummate hard specific pronounced undisputable fixed clinching marked clean demonstrable all out active lucid fervent well founded reliable point-blank dogged enthusiastic genuine purposeful undisputed unreserved hearty inflexible unyielding committed crystal clear unbending serious valid solid exhaustive open and shut demonstrative persuasive obdurate unrestricted uncompromising obstinate unrelenting unmalleable sheer rank simple stark categoric authentic intransigent stubborn weighty intent arrant whole bent plausible regular profound veritable blunt settled airtight fair plumb determinative very stone dead cotton-picking whole-hearted bodacious deadly dreadful blooming apparent observable actual unalterable crashing blank uncontroversial perspicuous univocal strong-willed straight-out nailed-on open-and-shut sure thing straight out unhesitating as plain as a pikestaff staring one in the face unstinting spirited undivided credible unlimited factual comprehensive devoted unflinching steadfast robust irrevocable keen straight resolved precise staunch indurate entire eager undiluted unquestioning stalwart passionate unrestrained overt adamant telling effective exact constant rock-ribbed dead set hard-hitting uncontrolled unbridled substantial nonambiguous tenacious unambivalent whole-souled binding open guaranteed strong-minded persistent unshakable accepted acknowledged vital right peremptory pellucid bald sharp well grounded bound concrete uncontestable satisfying efficacious barefaced influential infallible broad understandable deep-dyed inexpugnable out and out without reservations dyed-in-the-wool single-minded on ice bald-faced never-failing for sure no catch pulling no punches no holds barred in the bag bright-line well defined hard-and-fast do-or-die no ifs ands or buts hell-bent on no strings attached no fine print hell-bent upon bent on bent upon clearly expressed tireless grand established considerable unmodified overwhelming faultless obligatory necessary compulsory surefire unequivocable undoubtable unimpeachable focused out focussed noticeable striking blatant sure-fire full-blown overall full-scale runaway bold Herculean indefatigable stout unchallenged hands-down uncontested prominent proper undisguised rational point blank nailed down well-proven particular double-checked veridical unfabled gross no two ways about it reasoned reasonable systematic unimpaired maximal unabridged unremitting pertinacious clear-sighted no ifs and or buts cinched sensible detailed mettlesome beyond the shadow of a doubt not in question red-blooded lusty sweeping intensive no ifs ands or buts about it that's a fact deciding irresistible minute stated fiery arduous tough taxing wild irreversible all-embracing punchy in-your-face rigorous exhausting brisk coercive compulsive immutable official principal determining virile hardy unmixed on the nose easily understandable incisive permanent unappealable loud well reasoned closing sincere effectual well-defined material pertinent urgent well-founded relevant intuitive intelligent formidable ingenious insightful great well-established crystalline invariable confirmable predestined verifiable known provable trustworthy establishable supreme ascertained unerring safe destined dedicated steady unchangeable irremediable unreversible concluding key settling enduring heartfelt unfeigned warm lasting indelible changeless unrectifiable finished unrepealable strict sonorous resonant piercing faithful salted away loyal impassioned abiding fullhearted prime last dependable trusty luculent having down pat immovable candid unblurred comprehensible luminous intelligible in earnest hard-line implacable dominant relentless stable prevailing hardened undeviating unshaken domineering persevering seasoned lucent crystal limpid clarion audible hundred percent bona fide going consistent logical easily understood black and white cut-and-dried crystal-clear straight from the shoulder black-and-white stand pat hang tough through-and-through dead set on deliberate cocksure mulish bell-like as clear as a bell iron-jawed forthright wholesale unconstrained extreme plenary wide through and through in every respect no kicker no strings full-bore right-down frank honest upfront outspoken plain-spoken conspicuous unconcealed unvarnished visible truthful plainspoken free-spoken bluff forthcoming unguarded no-nonsense brutal uninhibited openhearted freehearted discernible perceptible recognizable matter-of-fact self-explanatory up-front round recognisable distinguishable out-front harsh salient not afraid to call a spade a spade foursquare perceivable abrupt graspable straight-talking tangible writ large unadorned naked undiplomatic clear cut realistic free cut and dried tactless graphic warts and all fathomable up front sticking out a mile standing out a mile straight-shooting detectable standing out like a sore thumb sticking out like a sore thumb unembellished apprehensible unexaggerated coherent axiomatic flagrant bare curt guileless hard and fast brazen as plain as the nose on your face articulate true to life written all over someone speaking as one finds brusque crisp literal vivid comprehendible unceremonious severe unsubtle inescapable user friendly user-friendly unveiled knowable unsparing artless rude straight-from-the-shoulder to the point upright natural ingenuous aboveboard straight to the point plain to see bare-faced as clear as day beyond a doubt staring someone in the face from the hip like it is call a spade a spade as plain as day naive clearly defined short appreciable distinctive defined transpicuous legible square accessible gruff digestible snippy short-spoken crusty brusk terse unevasive clean-cut plain-speaking blinding readable vocal glaringly obvious brief raw on the level unfiltered as plain as daylight clear as a bell plain as day sharply defined as clear as crystal easy to understand not beating about the bush as plain as the nose on one's face not beating around the bush lay it on the line saying what one thinks talking turkey plain as the nose on your face calling spade a spade on the up and up laying it on the line monosemous shallow simplistic glib pat jejune perspicacious forward understood brutally honest fundamental easily seen notable noncontroversial joined-up basic manifestly res ipsa loquitur cut and dry easily grasped heartless vociferous unquestioned telltale evinced divulged disclosed austere unique obtrusive undissembling crystalling pinpoint spelled out scrutable discernable revealed evidenced prima facie instantly recognizable inimitable grim clear as day outstanding enunciated dramatic strident unreticent opinionated cold no beating around the bush unbiased unprejudiced well constructed penetrable no lie egregious stunning unornamented plain vanilla undecorated uncomplicated believable colorable ostensible seeming remarkable arresting meticulous exposed public not pulling any punches patently true rough frontal unpretended parrhesiastic written all over one right under one's nose of one syllable speaking straight from the shoulder exclusive controlled correct patchy threadbare worn telling it like it is right up front good-natured genial approachable easily distinguishable decipherable for real friendly for certain seeable confirmed snippety blustering breviloquent tart laconic cheery bearish error-free notorious dinkum in depth uninvolved make no bones much in evidence staring you in the face out in the open under one's nose stone cold convinced easy familiar scrupulous heart-to-heart recognized well-marked undubitable silhouetted recognised well-grounded noteworthy easy to read orderly flowing tidy fluent easily deciphered smooth licit legal pukka legitimate lawful legit kosher not vague above board by the book fair and square indelicate caustic expressive impolite uncivil unpolished discourteous lively pictorial descriptive illustrative picturesque snappy shocking lurid rich startling colourful visual delineated photographic well-drawn highly coloured calling a spade a spade moving well drawn eloquent stirring figurative lifelike colorful well delineated well expressed leaving nothing to the imagination not mincing one's words speaking one's mind

marked pronounced striking strong conclusive decisive powerful resounding significant telling arresting bodacious bold brilliant catchy commanding conspicuous decided definite distinctive dramatic eye-catching flamboyant grabby impressive kenspeckle momentous noisy noticeable positive prominent remarkable showy splashy storming unmistakable thumping thundering outstanding notable salient obvious evident extraordinary stunning manifest astonishing sensational amazing astounding incredible phenomenal noteworthy distinct clear signal spectacular recognizable staggering rare awesome dazzling recognisable out of the ordinary imposing plain surprising breathtaking discernible distinguishable blatant clear-cut observable startling memorable awe-inspiring unusual uncommon pointed arrestive jaw-dropping gee-whizz wonderful considerable apparent patent engaging perceptible appreciable exceptional palpable visible great singular identifiable distinguished attractive glaring electrifying easily seen wondrous attention-grabbing amazeballs fascinating can't miss it broad noted inescapable thick substantial assured open obtrusive dominant predominant drop-dead flashy flagrant eye-popping forcible written all over one forestanding dynamite jazzy cogent compelling forceful lofty charming confounding bizarre beautiful gorgeous captivating exciting to the fore in the foreground tense thrilling suspenseful gripping riveting lively graphic climactic vivid detectable perceivable measurable shock-horror stem-winding high-octane heady effective breath-taking sudden hair-raising rip-roaring action-packed intense studied undeniable sensible right under your nose under one's nose in plain sight in full view big as life open and shut miraculous prodigious marvellous unbelievable pre-eminent terrific unforgettable important famous tremendous stupendous fantastic uncanny weighty solid unreal super marvelous preeminent smashing primo wicked world class unco never to be forgotten zero cool gilt-edged out of this world

keen faithful constant dependable devoted loyal patriotic staunch dutiful steadfast true ardent fanatical impervious steady unfaltering fervent stalwart trusted enduring firm stout trustworthy zealous committed genuine resolute dedicated impassioned obdurate solid supportive close inexorable reliable strong unwavering allegiant hardened persistent trusty devout fervid perfervid stable unflinching good immovable passionate strict unswerving true-blue true-hearted tried and tested tried and true true to life determined forceful tenacious unyielding unrelenting hearty hard rigid assertive sturdy bold purposeful vigorous steely aggressive lusty dogged unbending obstinate inflexible persevering undaunted fixed unshakable gutsy gritty unshaken ruthless fierce untiring iron fiery grim furious ferocious bitter unquenchable burning stony granite robust single-minded tough fast conscientious pious stanch dyed-in-the-wool down-the-line enthusiastic sincere honest upright sure earnest attached unfailing diligent honourable tried honorable true blue assiduous wholehearted hard-working sworn adherent card-carrying unchanging deep-dyed responsible truthful straight tried-and-true hard-core behind one scrupulous incorruptible orthodox driven pure pledged studious deep confirmed eager avid vehement trustable obedient calculable uncompromising effective mad keen high-principled confiding truehearted loving liege affectionate string along with circumspect on the level attentive concerned motivated active bound intent veracious fundamentalist in good faith die-hard religious conservative reverent traditional consecrated admiring prayerful engagé infallible boon as thick as thieves bosom inseparable on one's side unmistakable tested certain red-hot serious profound correct believable never-failing fond rabid adoring big doting exuberant intense revering venerating sound industrious impeccable principled adult rational tireless capable of being trusted nationalistic competent capable qualified efficient able self-reliant through and through sedulous unflagging dynamic energetic indefatigable jingoistic nationalist chauvinistic spirited out-and-out single-hearted old faithful as keen as mustard given over to true to the end flag-waving righteous right secure just moral virtuous ethical nice safe decent right-minded xenophobic jingo loyalist no lie on the up and up worthy veridical undistorted estimable up front creditable square all right spreadeagle isolationist statesmanlike

hearty ardent eager passionate enthusiastic intense spirited avid zealous animated ebullient lively impassioned exuberant energetic vivacious dynamic deep devout loud affable effusive generous jovial unreserved cheerful profound backslapping deepest uninhibited responsive amiable vigorous abiding cheery frank full gay glad gushing honest jolly profuse unrestrained welcoming back-slapping deep-rooted warm-hearted deep-felt good natured keen fervent vehement earnest fanatical wholehearted fiery fervid committed dedicated excited warm perfervid enthused exhilarated devoted gung ho high-spirited forceful rabid sincere burning emotional great fierce obsessed zestful passional pumped intent antsy afire hungry ready willing voracious red-hot interested desirous wild athirst mad keen keen as mustard heartfelt extreme flaming titillated stoked raring motivated violent assiduous agog solicitous active diligent determined aflame impatient nuts anxious ambitious appetent thirsty heated crazy superheated torrid charged religious glowing feverish blazing demonstrative hot-blooded warm-blooded incandescent hot greedy ready and willing deep-seated as keen as mustard keyed up raring to go deeply felt bright-eyed and bushy-tailed champing at the bit hopped up full of beans chomping at the bit effervescent heartful feeling inspired stirred inspirited galvanized stimulated roused energized diehard card-carrying ecstatic encouraged moved aroused uplifted influenced activated raw gotta have dying to serious pious hot for tender true blue unfeigned warmhearted habitual militant energised self-driven stirred up galvanised hung up hankering amenable breathless restless inclined disposed happy longing unreluctant pining engaged craving game restive covetous single-minded pushy purposeful obsessive itchy ripe zealotic fired go-ahead frenetic fanatic fireball self-starting possessed gung-ho wild-eyed acute strong coming on strong powerful forcible explosive heavy intensive urgent vicious exquisite overwhelming overpowering abject excruciating hellacious heartrending hard ghastly dreadful furious terrible almighty frightful clamorous outspoken vocal noisy vociferous heavy-duty fearsome very great blistering ferocious fearful forthright insistent strident desperate angry impetuous frantic on the make inflamed full-throated pronounced opinionated potent concentrated hyper delirious thrilled fascinated rhapsodic animate geeked nutty wacky tantalized industrious concerned unqualified yearning juiced conscientious gaga itching driven tantalised pleased sprightly bugged zesty warmblooded turnt gone on hopped-up hot to trot hepped up excitable tempestuous stormy frenzied raging mad rash temperamental consuming tumultuous impulsive fired up on fire manic fevered psyched uncontrollable hectic amped heightened volatile crazed hyperactive messianic irascible acrimonious hysterical dithyrambic volcanic steamed up mercurial hot-tempered wishing amorous hopeful dying desiring intent on overzealous raving uproarious steadfast allegiant agitable neurotic aggressive proactive bullish banzai daft in a frenzy very excited untrammeled untrammelled jumping up and down potty extremely enthusiastic take-charge can-do short-fuse hot-headed high-strung highly strung eventful exciting severe immoderate uncontrolled marked inordinate vivid intemperate penetrating piercing bitter busy excessive melodramatic intensified turbulent rough emotive overemotional sentimental all-consuming ungovernable noteworthy interesting moving inspiring eloquent stirring poignant high-pressure hotblooded expressive precipitate thrilling affecting headlong quickened high-powered convulsive paroxysmal cyclonic touchy savage disorderly knock-down-and-drag-out bad-tempered blood-and-guts ill-tempered bang-bang hammer and tongs distracted overactive overwrought full-hearted agitated red-blooded unruly high sultry high as a kite action-packed strenuous ireful indignant wrathful irate wigged-out

positive assertive authoritative overconfident dogmatic peremptory stubborn cocky opinionated tenacious imperious dictatorial overbearing high-handed arbitrary domineering arrogant authoritarian imperative tyrannical insistent despotic magisterial intolerant uncompromising definite obstinate autocratic bossy commanding brusque abrupt brisk summary imperial firm tyrannic tyrannous autocratical willful masterful overweening lordly wilful undeniable stringent decided finished rigorous fixed compelling severe certain doctrinaire pontifical adamant categorical unyielding opinionative unbending entrenched downright unquestionable narrow-minded self-opinionated rigid opinioned inflexible unchallengeable obdurate small-minded cocksure unequivocal pigheaded formal prejudiced determined stiff-necked confident fascistic dictative egotistical one-sided fanatical bullheaded bigoted high and mighty wrong-headed

dominant assertive commanding confident domineering assured bold bullish strong demanding determined feisty firm authoritative forceful imposing pushy controlling decisive forward insistent bossy imperious overbearing positive ambitious audacious driven fearless fierce collected committed composed daring intrepid poised powerful resolute resolved spirited staunch steadfast steely tenacious tough zealous self-assertive self-assured self-confident self-reliant strong-minded can-do cool-headed decided self-possessed strong-willed in-your-face aggressive dynamic vigorous vehement potent energetic not backward in coming forward competitive compelling militant violent strenuous self-asserting enterprising pushful driving pushing muscular full-blooded go-ahead resounding uncompromising hardline influential convincing persuasive stout robust effective dogmatic go-getting assaultive high-pressure brassy carnivorous hard-hitting sure believing in oneself absolute certain impressive self-respecting peremptory autocratic masterful dominating dictatorial imperative magisterial high-handed lordly lofty unassailable in charge courageous brave plucky valiant gritty heroic unflinching gutsy valorous mettlesome spunky dauntless stalwart lionhearted ballsy gallant doughty stout-hearted game hardy stouthearted undaunted unafraid indomitable manful dogged daredevil greathearted gutty heroical nervy undauntable unshrinking unyielding dashing venturous lion-hearted as game as Ned Kelly adventurous keen venturesome unfaltering have-a-go resilient unabashed indefatigable ardent eager aweless unflagging stubborn obstinate purposeful unfearful persistent gung ho two-fisted unshakeable unbending earnest enthusiastic rugged hardened adventuresome motivated cutthroat hungry thirsty brash unblenching unwavering unfearing iron-willed high-powered rock-ribbed irrepressible active avid enduring ruthless desirous frightless bloodthirsty hard-nosed obdurate sporting persevering temerarious gladiatorial foolhardy chivalrous untiring scrappy single-minded defiant cocky icy unalarmed fire-eating having killer instinct warlike hard-driving manly invincible unconquerable swashbuckling fiery unconcerned unworried unapprehensive sassy rash free-swinging nerved emboldened reckless high-spirited unsurpassable invulnerable impervious undisturbed carefree lively brisk intransigent assuming bantam gingery peppery unswerving death-or-glory mettled frisky sprightly perseverant fit hard willful undefeatable combative brazen superhuman chin-up imprudent fortitudinous herolike red-blooded as tough as old boots tough as old boots hard as nails cynical emulous contentious undismayed hard-bitten Herculean noble devil-may-care vying classic exaggerated grand epic extravagant fanatical competing elevated high-flown inflated grandiose inured passionate bigger than life warring spoiling for a fight on the warpath opposing mythological impavid champion antagonistic stand tall ready for action oppositional capable headstrong toughened dedicated resistant sturdy intense quick to recover difficult to keep down sound quick to bounce back rolling with punches loyal sagacious firm in spirit independent perceptive tough-minded faithful ironclad keen as mustard animated resourceful unhesitating take charge mean diligent assiduous aspiring unremitting relentless tireless intent sedulous rigid undeviating steady sustained rigorous ferocious pertinacious inspired unrelenting unabated progressive industrious pioneering stringent eager beaver power-loving self-driven hang-tough self-willed bound and determined get up and go high-reaching intensely competitive stop at nothing power-hungry brutal go for broke cut-throat self-seeking self-starting goal-oriented dog-eat-dog bullheaded fiercely competitive

complete unhampered unrestrained all out assured bloody boundless brutal categorical ceaseless flat-out full intense limitless no holds barred no-holds-barred no-limit resounding unambiguous unbridled unchecked uncompromising unconditioned unconstrained uncontestable uncontrollable uncontrolled uncurbed undisputable ungoverned unhindered unimpeded uninhibited unmitigated unrepressed unreserved unrestricted unshackled unsuppressed untrammeled untrammelled wild without restrictions workmanlike

powerful dominant effective formidable assertive authoritative demonstrative domineering imperious imposing leading prominent regnant reigning superior supreme surpassing transcendent impressive able capable commanding decisive effectual efficacious towering competent controlling hard fearsome invincible efficient eminent heavy-duty high-level high-octane high-powered important redoubtable in control predominant prevailing predominate supereminent prevalent prime premier prepollent unassailable prepotent dominating strong presiding ascendant governing authoritarian autocratic insistent dictatorial compelling magisterial remarkable ruling influential grand distinguished noble glorious potent dignified majestic magnific magnificent royal extraordinary stately regal mighty puissant celebrated great considerable august renowned respected notable famous pre-eminent outstanding famed seminal splendid recognized honourable esteemed illustrious honorable noted preeminent well-known foremost proud prestigious arresting reputable striking highly regarded iconic honoured high profile marvelous honored significant resonant awesome recognised marvellous stunning awe-inspiring heroical monumental epic massive grandiose baronial heroic solemn Homeric resplendent stirring ominous sublime prodigious overwhelming forcible elevated exalted chief integral big highest notorious prized well-connected valued fabled dramatic spectacular staggering principal of influence senior high-up distinctive incomparable historical signal alpha high-ranking trusted all-important primary imperial noteworthy lofty eye-catching portly fine arch acclaimed sensational beautiful palatial excellent opulent swanky splendorous heavenly fabulous well known palatine amazing sumptuous superb exquisite gorgeous lavish princely divine queenly terrific statuesque extravagant elegant stupendous colossal celestial tremendous splendiferous sightly wondrous luxurious kingly of considerable importance not to be ignored key to be reckoned with cardinal central consequential pivotal fundamental material focal essential serious of mark of great consequence well thought of core public far-reaching in the public eye dynamic vigorous forceful major capital main a hard nut to crack heavy paramount magnanimous overpowering ostentatious major league overbearing unparalleled unequaled superlative unequalled gifted matchless high-minded prior revered first rate primal legendary highly rated unexcelled learned arch- admired top first number one of the first rank unsurpassed triumphal peerless big league idealistic greatest useful punchy sturdy spanking trenchant go-getter almighty gutsy powerhouse venerable ball of fire gallant staid moving mega mind-blowing exciting pretentious overblown something to write home about one for the book something else worthy eventful top-level head upper eloquent cogent first-class four-star successful rich memorable phenomenal oratorical of note deciding aristocratic upper-class top-ranking VIP good

vehement ardent fervent intense passionate strong fervid forceful impassioned earnest fierce powerful violent eager enthusiastic flaming forcible heated spirited urgent vigorous zealous animated blazing burning charged clamorous demonstrative emotional fanatical feverish fiery glowing hot-blooded incandescent keen loud noisy outspoken passional perfervid red-hot religious superheated torrid vocal vociferous warm warm-blooded forthright insistent strident angry concentrated delirious desperate frantic full-throated hearty hot hyper impetuous inflamed lively opinionated potent pronounced rabid wild hopped up on the make raucous frank plain-spoken obstreperous direct candid open uninhibited demanding vociferant voluble importunate blunt free-spoken expressive articulate clamant eloquent loudmouthed facile glib fluent venting free stentorian plainspoken smooth-spoken round uproarious yauping shouting blatant loud-mouthed squawking ranting vociferating caterwauling yowling yawping rowdy boisterous shrill distracting raging excited consuming committed wholehearted dedicated energetic extreme frenzied uncontrollable devoted assiduous profound avid deep acute deep-seated obsessed zestful antsy afire rampant steadfast allegiant heartfelt hectic deep-rooted messianic all-consuming tumultuous amorous impulsive ungovernable moving inspiring stirring poignant high-pressure hotblooded stimulated precipitate thrilling affecting headlong quickened high-powered ablaze steamed up militant sincere devout single-minded pushy purposeful obsessive itchy ripe zealotic fired go-ahead frenetic fanatic fireball self-starting possessed gung-ho wild-eyed coming on strong ebullient enthused exuberant pumped intent raring motivated thrilled willing dynamic vivacious titillated stoked hungry agog voracious solicitous fascinated exhilarated great ready interested rhapsodic animate geeked aflame nutty impatient nuts wacky anxious tantalized industrious concerned unqualified ambitious appetent thirsty desirous active yearning diligent athirst juiced conscientious gaga itching determined driven crazy tantalised pleased sprightly bugged zesty warmblooded greedy turnt gone on hopped-up ready and willing mad keen hot to trot hepped up as keen as mustard gung ho high-spirited keyed up keen as mustard raring to go bright-eyed and bushy-tailed champing at the bit full of beans chomping at the bit

trenchant cutting keen sharp pointed incisive penetrating acute biting scathing strong vigorous acid forceful pungent caustic tart acerbic astringent mordant piercing sarcastic clear driving forthright telling acidulous blunt crisp distinct effective explicit powerful severe stinging blistering devastating edgy fierce hurtful mordacious potent savage searing unequivocal vitriolic withering acerb critical crushing peppery sardonic unsparing rapier-like razor-edged razor-sharp accurate venomous venomed snarky pertinent meaningful right-on legit insinuating pregnant meaty insightful short-and-sweet boiled down in a nutshell right to it on the nose on the button laid on the line calling a spade a spade bitter harsh virulent acrimonious corrosive acrid barbed satirical satiric acidic vicious nasty spiteful scalding cruel catty smart-mouthed smart-aleck scornful smart-alecky malicious wounding unkind waspish sarky poisonous derisive clever scorching mean pithy ferocious mocking curt concise succinct polemic quick-witted cynical abrasive hostile smart rancorous short brusque perceptive rude perspicacious astute discerning to the point hateful stringent terse laconic witty epigrammatic compact ironic intelligent aphoristic slashing disparaging shrewd sharp-witted unfriendly percipient snappy quick contemptuous truculent sneering dry vindictive brief brutal discriminating profound salty summary belittling pernicious snide stern ironical condensed subtle compendious maleficent poignant elliptical thumbnail ridiculing sententious monosyllabic offensive sensitive taunting capsule apothegmatic elliptic telegraphic chaffing squint-eyed churlish disrespectful polemical short and sweet violent heartless callous derisory scoffing knife-like grim ready hard malignant double-edged abusive austere thoughtful rough burning vitriolous aggressive malefic deep clipped backhanded canny analytical tongue-in-cheek rigorous extremely critical splenetic ill-natured expressive malign finely honed arrogant evil-intentioned burlesque significant cogent honed snappish curious ingenious gnomic enquiring inquiring down to brass tacks controversial vehement unblunted contentious corroding merciless overwhelming overpowering derogatory strict exacting sound unrelenting edged argumentative disputatious wicked rigid pitiless antagonistic snippy testy acetose unpleasant disapproving malevolent sadistic bad-tempered ill-tempered baleful vengeful bilious ruthless wanton slighting cold-blooded jeering provocative salt exciting racy stimulating acetic tonic highly effective compressed sparing distressing insulting amusing piquant tight sharp-worded angry thoughtless inconsiderate ungracious destructive harmful grievous twitting saucy needling carping contumelious scurrilous captious envenomed lapidary irascible marrowy epigrammatical ornery weisenheiming wry crabbed abrupt apophthegmatic synoptic irreverent penetrative injurious damaging dripping with malice gruff well tuned parodying lampooning humorous spoofing paradoxical spoof farcical bantering whip-smart sagacious neat economical in well-chosen words questioning Hudibrastic Rabelaisian close breviloquent compendiary clear-cut exact lean precise cryptic cut to the bone taut implausible ridiculous defiant contradictory exaggerated backbiting alert jibing atypical twisted uncomplimentary spicy examining thorough exploratory inquisitive researching searching judicious observant investigative intense probing intuitive interested cold punchy argute sapient heads-up bright on the ball

insistent persistent dogged demanding determined importunate pressing tenacious unrelenting urgent adamant obstinate persevering assertive exigent firm unfaltering unyielding decided forceful inexorable patient pertinacious resolute unwavering peremptory pushful pushy resolved burning clamant continuous crying dire imperative imperious monotonous perseverant reiterative relentless resounding stubborn obdurate single-minded steadfast indefatigable purposeful set intransigent immovable fixed inflexible intent unbending committed strong-willed uncompromising staunch unshakeable implacable dedicated tireless unswerving unflinching unflagging unshakable untiring stalwart assiduous earnest steely driven bound strong-minded mulish bullheaded bent serious unshaken undaunted steady pigheaded perverse stiff hard stiff-necked diligent willful undeviating unhesitating indomitable spirited unremitting dead set headstrong constant focused mettlesome clamorous strong indurate settled hard-nosed rock-ribbed hardheaded self-willed hardened decisive gritty bold wilful full of determination focussed plucky stout vigorous spunky gutsy entreating opinionated stout-hearted adamantine inconvincible pat ossified true sedulous unbendable self-opinionated purposive deliberate hanging tough hell-bent critical manful bent on bulldog brave intractable bound and determined bent upon dead set on courageous obsessed strenuous valiant tough strict four-square eager unswervable grim persisting meaning business wholehearted set on enduring do-or-die hell-bent on hell-bent upon acute compelling nagging solid emergent unflappable troublesome rigid necessitous obsessive avid unfailing instant refractory fanatical fixated contrary rigorous keen sure possessive industrious in earnest unsparing enthusiastic unmalleable bull-headed ruthless unchanging harsh compulsive single-minded about never-tiring firm about definite out unmovable unstoppable hard-line stubborn as a mule obsessive about inflexible about fixated on fanatical about unappeasable intent on determined to insistent on devoted tending inclined predisposed leaning disposed repeated incessant firmly-based genuine sincere attentive not joking recalcitrant unpersuadable faithful intrepid pleading iron-willed froward merciless loyal immutable beseeching intense begging perseverative cruel unswayable resistant stop at nothing sticky pitiless stern cohesive persuasive committed to the idea of tall in the saddle on one's mettle hell bent on intent upon coherent wrong-headed never give up tough nut laborious standing pat unforgiving sturdy unforgetful in for long haul deaf to reason cross-grained like bad penny aggressive exacting set in stone ambitious remorseless motivated unabated iron-fisted pounding mortal hard-headed brick-wall preoccupied concentrated immersed zealous ardent disturbing high-pressure annoying suppliant overeager solicitous harassing absorbed occupied engrossed riveted concentrating inspired hungry enterprising consumed compelled active fierce possessed thirsty desirous striving deep engaged enthralled bloody-minded galvanized monomaniacal impelled energetic aspiring militant obsessional induced impatient whole-hearted overly solicitous impulsive besetting pushed steered galvanised guided determinate dominant stable certain unalterable self-driven urged on goal-oriented go-getting self-assertive self-starting hard-driving prevailing inexpugnable domineering unqualified seasoned wrapped up going positive explicit consistent hard-and-fast stand pat never-failing dyed-in-the-wool hang tough through-and-through minding trying perfectionist out to fixed upon anxious to committed to intending to fixed on decisive about obsessed with resolved on impatient to resolved to determined on tiresome judgmental disapproving fussy dictatorial overbearing overexacting unmanageable difficult unamenable unaccommodating querulous cavilling stringent fractious quibbling disparaging needy hairsplitting unreasonable caviling hypercritical sticklerish faultfinding overscrupulous censuring cavillous demeaning cynical tyrannical carping censorious high-maintenance over-rigorous over-strict hard to please over-exacting fault-finding hard to satisfy over-censorious over-particular iron contumacious cussed uncooperative balky incompliant cantankerous uncompliant set in one's ways locked in severe hardline unvacillating inexhaustible brassbound unchangeable diehard dynamic bolshie hard and fast unwearied inescapable weariless ornery unadaptable die-hard cast-iron sustained abiding winner-take-all zero-sum hard-core hard-working conscientious pig-headed eager beaver insubordinate unfluctuating unceasing draconian authoritarian painstaking all-or-nothing win-or-lose unwearying unvarying robust oppressive defiant invariable stroppy absolute hearty dogmatic contrarious heavy-handed unabating standing one's ground rugged rebellious frozen lusty irremovable untoward stony secure concrete immobile Herculean busy unending stiffened mule picky inevitable dour reliable restive uptight disciplinary even uniform studious ferocious unpermissive ironclad invariant unmoving unbreakable regular hardhearted narrow-minded jumping grind hyper perky bustling obstreperous austere particular not giving an inch plugging plodding operose assured no-nonsense irresistible straight tough nut to crack opinionative continuing dug in feisty pass-fail high stakes high-stake unassailable inveterate unbudgeable noncompliant restless passionate awkward direct petrified unshrinking forbidding illiberal non-compliant unquestioning unretiring well-founded fossilized bony indurated rigidified daring radical fearless unblinking immoveable renitent puritanical interminable irrevocable unavoidable non-stop hidebound unimpressible game blinkered indelible ingrained deep-dyed cocksure durable immalleable impertinent bullhead mean unrepentant uncompassionate unemotional trusty unstinting impassive 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uncontrollable pathological wackadoodle wackadoo made fast infatuated overpowering