exclamation
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Definition of exclamation
1 : a sharp or sudden utterance
2 : vehement expression of protest or complaint
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Most of the marks Nye makes in her works are the visual equivalent of exclamations — involuntary bursts that begin in excitement and make rational analysis pale by comparison. — David Pagel, latimes.com, "Laurie Nye paints her way to Venus. You can join the ride," 16 May 2018 Even as fans blurted out their own congratulatory exclamations, the pit crew remained somewhat subdued. — Brendan Marks, charlotteobserver, "Kyle Busch celebrates 'dream come true' at 600, eclipses Earnhardt, Petty ... everyone | Charlotte Observer," 28 May 2018 The sorrow of his passing mingles with the desire for a New New Journalism that can some how channel the exclamation-point beauty — ZAP!!– of Wolfe’s glorious prose into the not-so-cynical poetry of a better America. — Will Bunch, Philly.com, "Tom Wolfe gave us the best words about modern America … and the cynicism to watch it fail | Will Bunch," 17 May 2018 Both offered a similarly sweet and tart jolt that acted as an exclamation mark to start the parade of 12 or more dishes ($335, service included). — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, "Atelier Crenn: SF’s newest 4-star restaurant," 29 June 2018 That’s a lot worse — and well deserving of an exclamation mark. — Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Before there was ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ . . .," 28 June 2018 But Trump’s simple exclamation belies the complex divisions and revelations within the decision. — Tessa Berenson, Time, "What Does the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Travel Ban Really Say?," 28 June 2018 Backed by the Detroit Children's Choir, Big Sean put an optimistic musical exclamation mark on a forward-looking day. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "Big Sean's song choice perfect fit for Detroit train station party," 19 June 2018 The two had heard the movie contained a vulgar exclamation that was not often heard in films at the time. — New York Times, "In ‘Reporter,’ Seymour Hersh Recounts Leaping Tall Deadlines in Single Bounds," 28 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'exclamation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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exclamation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of exclamation
: a sharp or sudden cry : a word, phrase, or sound that expresses a strong emotion
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exclamation
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Kids Definition of exclamation
: a sharp or sudden cry or expression of strong feeling
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