Definition of emphases

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• emphases is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• emphases is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• emphases is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of emphases

• special importance or significance (noun)

  Examples

  1. the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis

  Synonyms

  1. accent
• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. accent
  2. stress
• intensity or forcefulness of expression (noun)

  Examples

  1. his emphasis on civil rights

  Synonyms

  1. vehemence
• special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g. (noun)

See definition of emphases in Merriam Webster