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单词 exclamation
释义

exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce exclamation (audio)
1
: a sharp or sudden utterance
2
: vehement expression of protest or complaint

Synonyms

  • cry
  • ejaculation
  • interjection
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Example Sentences

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 Schafer commented several exclamation points underneath the post. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2022 And there were, like, exclamation points in the e-mail. Wired Staff, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 Swapping the exclamation marks of horror for the question marks of sci-fi, this is less about scares. Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 July 2022 Haha turned into the face with tears of joy, exclamation marks became the face with open mouth, and the question mark is now a thinking face. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 1 Feb. 2022 Wings is named after Flair’s signature exclamation. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 A couple hours spent volunteering could act as the feel-good exclamation on a sightseeing day trip or weekend getaway to Bowling Green. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Guin made a noise, a horsey exclamation from her fat, pursed lips, and Tim shot his hand back to cover her mouth. Kathleen Alcott, Harper’s Magazine , 27 Apr. 2022 The exclamation went viral and seemingly spoke for a generation of readers who once looked up to Rowling. Topher Gauk-roger, PEOPLE.com, 8 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce exclamation (audio)
: a sharp or sudden cry or expression of strong feeling

exclamation

noun

as in cry
a sudden short emotional utterance the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cry
  • interjection
  • shout
  • scream
  • shriek
  • ejaculation
  • ah
  • yell
  • howl
  • squeal
  • screech
  • yelp
  • ooh
  • whoop
  • aah
  • squeak
  • holler
  • yowl
  • hoot
  • squall
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