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noun ex·cla·ma·tion \ ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən \
|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Definition of exclamation

1 : a sharp or sudden utterance
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

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First Known Use of exclamation

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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;

Phrases Related to EXCLAMATION

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EXCLAMATION Defined for English Language Learners

exclamation

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Definition of exclamation for English Language Learners

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

EXCLAMATION Defined for Kids

exclamation

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

Definition of exclamation for Students

: a sharp or sudden cry or expression of strong feeling

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