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Definition of exclamation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
interjectionword or phrase expressing strong feeling
- He shouted an exclamation of surprise.
2.
grammarpunctuation mark used for emphasis
- Use an exclamation to show excitement.
Expressions with exclamation
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punctuation mark '!' showing excitement or surprise
She shouted, 'Watch out!' with an exclamation mark.
punctuation mark ! used to show strong feeling in writing
Use an exclamation point to show surprise!
Origin of exclamation
Latin, exclamare (to cry out) + -ation (action)
Terms with exclamation included in their meaning
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communication
exclamation to get someone's attention
communication
exclamation to attract someone's attention
exclamation
used to show surprise, worry, or shock
reaction sound
exclamation showing amazement, surprise, excitement or keen interest
celebration
exclamation of joy or celebration by a group
exclamation surprise
express surprise or strong emotion suddenly and loudly
exclamation
express surprise or strong feelings in exclamations
attention
exclamation to get attention
exclamation
expression of sudden realization or success
exclamation
express surprise or shock at something unexpected
expression
substitute for a stronger exclamation
emotion
exclamation of excitement or joy
magic exclamation
magician's word used during a performance
expression
exclamation for drama or emphasis
british exclamation
used to show sudden amazement, shock, or lively delight
emotion
exclamation expressing surprise or amazement
outcry
loud and continuous shouting or exclamation
hot temper
exclamation showing annoyance, disappointment, or surrender after trying hard
exclamation
used to express surprise or annoyance
exclamation
used to express frustration or surprise
emotion
exclamation of frustration or disbelief
emotion
exclamation expressing surprise or shock
exclamation
expression of surprise or excitement
compliment
exclamation showing approval for someone’s success or something done well
Examples of exclamation in a sentence
Her exclamation startled everyone in the quiet room. The sentence ended with an exclamation to convey urgency. He added an exclamation to emphasize his surprise.
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- French:exclamation, point d'exclamation, ...
- German:Ausruf, Ausrufezeichen, ...
- Italian:esclamazione, punto esclamativo, ...
- Spanish:exclamación, signo de exclamación, ...
- Portuguese:exclamação, ...
- Chinese:感叹词, 感叹号, ...
- Japanese:感嘆詞, 感嘆符, ...
- Arabic:تَعَجُّب, عَلامَة التَعَجُّب, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיאָה, סִימָן קְרִיאָה, ...
- Russian:восклицание, восклицательный знак, ...
- Ukrainian:вигук, знак оклику, ...
- Hindi:विस्मयादिबोधक, उद्घोषणा चिह्न, ...
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