exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: a sharp or sudden utterance

2

: vehement expression of protest or complaint

Synonyms of exclamation

• cry
• shout
• interjection
• scream
• shriek
• ejaculation

Examples of exclamation in a Sentence

Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.

the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

Recent Examples on the Web

The Sox scored nine first-inning runs in a 17-4 win in the finale to put an exclamation mark on the trip, and even Manuel couldn’t downplay the statement his kids made. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Wembanyama is the highest-upside prospect to enter the NBA since LeBron, and his performance through his first three years in the NBA has only put an exclamation mark on his game. —Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 June 2026

Greene was responding to a post from Laura Ingraham, in which the Fox News host shared the reporting alongside two exclamation marks. —Sophie Brams, The Hill, 12 May 2026

Stafford bravely let our first newspaper prototype go, and there was a collective sigh of relief and joyous exclamation when our kite flew. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exclamation

• exclamation point
• put an exclamation point on

Rhymes for exclamation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: a sharp or sudden cry of strong feeling

2

: a strong expression of anger or complaint