exclamation
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3.2
- noun
- /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
- One girl spotted Jamie, and with a muffled exclamation, beckoned her friends to see.
- exclamation point
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Watch on YouTubeThat was just an excitement and exclamation of glory.
- That was just an excitement and exclamation of glory.
- In the meantime, we're going to order a pizza, pizza like all exclamations.
- Like, what's it called when you're like, you go like, you know, like, you know, or exclamations, I guess.
Examples
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His loud exclamation of surprise echoed through the room when he saw his birthday surprise.
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After hearing the good news, she let out a happy exclamation of joy.
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Then a hand came down over his mouth, cutting off his exclamation of surprise.
Fiction book (1991) -
Sidebar Rule #3: Use an exclamation point at the end of expressions of strong, excited feelings.
Fiction book (2002) -
She'd read the script and thrown it aside with an exclamation of disdain.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Anywhere, anywhere, out of this world!" was the only exclamation with which one could stave off the brazen din.
Academic text (1998) -
The text was littered with exclamation points and loud with religious exhortations: "DOOMSDAY IS NEAR!"
Fiction book (1995) -
Another student read aloud her poem in a tone full of silences, exclamations, and urgencies.
Academic text (2013) -
The exceptional impression that Nider made on our chronicler is illustrated by various emotional exclamations.
Academic text (2018) -
The speech was punctuated by several enthusiastic exclamations from the audience.
Synonyms
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1.0
A short sound people make to show surprise, relief, or pleasure
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6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
169
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
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8.2
A rude word used to show strong anger or surprise
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1.0
A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling
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4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
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3.7
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
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7.9
A short cry people make when they feel sudden pain or shock
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1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
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9.4
A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration
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8.2
A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief
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8.4
A sound people make when they suddenly understand or feel pleased
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7.5
A short loud sound people make to show strong feeling, like fear or surprise
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8.3
A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement
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8.6
A short shout showing excitement or joy
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7.5
A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock
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9.9
A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration
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9.9
Said to show a previous statement was a joke
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8.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement
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9.9
An old-fashioned shout showing surprise, anger, or strong feeling
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9.3
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
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7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
3
9.9
A short cry people make when they are suddenly scared
2
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or anger
1
8.4
A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something
1
9.9
An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
1
9.1
A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief
1
8.4
A sudden spoken word or sound showing strong feeling
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
1
5.5
A short word showing sudden feeling like surprise or pain
1
8.7
A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed
A sudden shout in speech or writing to show strong feeling
Compounds
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1.1
A mark at the end of a sentence that shows strong feeling or a loud command
How Emphatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Exclamation comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and clamare 'to shout', as in the English word clamor for a loud sound. So an exclamation is a word, phrase, or sound that is shouted 'out' to show strong or sudden emotion.