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Exclamation

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

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📖 Definitions of "Exclamation"

noun

1
A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.
2
A word expressing outcry; an interjection
3
A clause type used to make an exclamatory statement: What a mess they made!; How stupid I was!
4
The sign "!" by which outcry or emphatic utterance is marked.

🔄 Synonyms of "Exclamation"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ecphonesisnoun	(rhetoric) Exclamation.
exclaimingnoun	Uttering an exclamation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Exclamation"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
exclaimingnoun	exclamation
ecphonesisnoun	(rhetoric) Exclamation.
hecklingnoun	The act of one who heckles.
bangnoun	A sudden percussive noise.
interruptionnoun	The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.
admirationnoun	A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
interjectionnoun	(grammar) An exclamation or filled pause; a word or phrase with no particular grammatical relation to a sentence, often an expression of emotion.
ahanoun	(medicine, cardiology) Initialism of American Heart Association: an American non-profit organization focusing on cardiovascular medical research, education and care.
ughnoun	the sound of a cough or grunt
zowie	Zoe Bridey Fleury, better known by her stage name Zowie, is a singer-songwriter and drummer from New Zealand.
yellverb	(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
screamnoun	A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
hollerverb	(intransitive) To yell or shout.
shrieknoun	(intransitive) To utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry, as do some birds and beasts; to scream, as in a sudden fright, in horror or anguish.
crynoun	(intransitive) To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.
shoutverb	(intransitive) To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
outcrynoun	(countable, uncountable) A loud cry or uproar.
outburstnoun	A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.
utterancenoun	An instance of that act or process: especially, something spoken (e.g., syllables, words, phrases); (especially linguistics) any such thing either spoken or written.
callverb	(heading) To reach out with one's voice.