exclamation
Exclamation (noun) means a sudden loud cry, often expressing surprise, pain, or another strong emotion. Example: “An exclamation of pain escaped him as he stubbed his toe.”
How to use exclamation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a sudden outburst of emotion in speech, or the ! punctuation mark itself.
British English usually calls "!" an "exclamation mark"; American English often says "exclamation point."
Word forms
exclamations plural
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An _____ of pain escaped him as he stubbed his toe.
Etymology
From Latin exclamatio, from exclamare, "to cry out."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “exclamation” mean?
The word “exclamation” means a sudden loud cry, often expressing surprise, pain, or another strong emotion. In plain terms, either a sudden outburst of emotion in speech, or the ! punctuation mark itself.
How do you pronounce “exclamation”?
“Exclamation” is pronounced ehksk-luh-MAYSHN (/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “exclamation” in a sentence?
Here is “exclamation” used in a sentence: “An exclamation of pain escaped him as he stubbed his toe.”
What part of speech is “exclamation”?
“Exclamation” is a noun.
Where does the word “exclamation” come from?
The word “exclamation” comes from Latin. From Latin exclamatio, from exclamare, "to cry out.".
How many meanings does “exclamation” have?
“Exclamation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden loud cry, often expressing surprise, pain, or another strong emotion.