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Meaning of exclamation
a sudden, forceful expression of emotion
Etymology of exclamation
The word "exclamation" comes from the Old French "exclamation," which is derived from the Latin "exclamare," meaning "to cry out" or "to shout"
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a strong emotional outburst or a sentence that expresses strong emotions
Synonyms
outcry
outburst
exclaim
cry
shout
yell
scream
whoop
holler
cheer
ejaculate
interjection
utterance
declaration
statement
remark
comment
observation
note
aside
interlude
interpolation
interruption
outpouring
effusion
explosion
eruption
clamor
commotion
hubbub
turmoil
fuss
ado
to-do
stir
uproar
clamoring
vociferation
vociferousness
Definitions
- A loud, sudden expression of emotion, especially excitement, surprise, or anger
- * A sentence or phrase that is used to express strong emotions, typically ending with an exclamation mark
Usage Examples
- The crowd let out a loud exclamation of surprise when the firework exploded
- * Her exclamation of delight was music to his ears
- * The professor's exclamation of frustration echoed through the silent classroom