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Definition of exclamation

exclamation

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
ex · cla · ma · tion
Plural:exclamations
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Adjective:exclamatory
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exclamation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sudden cry, remark, or emphatic utterance expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

Example

"The unexpected announcement was met with an exclamation of delight from the audience."

2

A punctuation mark (!) placed at the end of a sentence or phrase to indicate forceful utterance or strong feeling; an exclamation mark.

Example

"She ended her congratulatory note with a double exclamation."

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• Rhymes for exclamation

• Nearby Words

excitingly
exclaim
exclaimer
exclamation
exclamatory
exclude
excluding

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French exclamation and directly from Latin exclamationem ('a crying out'), a noun of action from exclamare ('to cry out aloud'), formed from ex- ('out') and clamare ('to cry, shout').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exclamation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exclamation
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