emphatically nod

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

To nod one's head with force to show strong agreement or understanding.

emphaticallyADVERB + VERB

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nod

Examples (10)

  • When asked if she agreed, she emphatically nodded.
  • The audience members were emphatically nodding throughout the entire speech.
  • He listened to my explanation and then emphatically nodded, finally understanding.
  • "That's exactly what I was thinking!" he exclaimed, emphatically nodding his head.
  • The investors emphatically nodded in approval of the business plan.
  • As the professor detailed the key points, the attentive student would emphatically nod.
  • I could tell he supported the idea because he was emphatically nodding before I even finished.
  • To show her strong support, the manager emphatically nodded at the team's presentation.
  • They all emphatically nodded in unison when asked if they were ready.
  • She didn't say a word, but by emphatically nodding, she made her agreement clear.