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noun ex·cla·ma·tion \ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən\

Simple Definition of exclamation

  • : a sharp or sudden cry : a word, phrase, or sound that expresses a strong emotion

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of exclamation

  1. 1 :  a sharp or sudden utterance

  2. 2 :  vehement expression of protest or complaint

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Examples of exclamation in a sentence

  1. Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.

  2. <the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations>



14th Century

First Known Use of exclamation

14th century

exclamation Synonyms

Synonyms
cry, ejaculation, interjection
Related Words
aah (also ah), ooh; holler, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yelp, yowl; scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeak, squeal

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EXCLAMATION Defined for Kids

exclamation

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noun ex·cla·ma·tion \ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən\

Definition of exclamation for Students

  1. :  a sharp or sudden cry or expression of strong feeling



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