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pointed emphasis

[/ˈpɔɪntɪd ˈɛmfəsɪs/]
nounpl: pointed emphases
ênfase acentuada
1. Special stress or importance given to something in a deliberate, direct, and unmistakable manner
The teacher made a pointed emphasis on the importance of studying for the exam.
A professora fez uma ênfase acentuada sobre a importância de estudar para o exame.
2. Deliberate and clear highlighting of a particular point or idea to ensure it is noticed or understood
With pointed emphasis, she repeated that the deadline could not be extended.
Com ênfase acentuada, ela repetiu que o prazo não poderia ser prorrogado.
Synonyms
strong emphasisdeliberate stressmarked emphasisclear emphasisaccentuated emphasis
Antonyms
subtle suggestionmild mentionsoft emphasisvague reference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ênfase acentuada
most common usage
São Paulo
ênfase marcada
alternative phrasing
Portugal
ênfase assinalada
formal Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lay emphasis on something
to place emphasis on something
to stress a point
to make a point of something
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