ecphasis

/ɛkˈfæmɪs/ or /ekˈfæmɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or an instance of emphasizing or giving emphasis

“The artist’s use of bold colors was an example of ecphasis in her painting style.”

Synonyms

  • accentuation
  • emphasis

Antonyms

  • minimization
  • underemphasis