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Definition of exclamatory

exclamatory

/ɪkˈsklæmətɔːri/
ex · clam · a · to · ry
Adverb:exclamatorily
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exclamatory Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, containing, or constituting an exclamation, especially in grammar to describe a word, phrase, or sentence that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

Example

"In English punctuation, an exclamatory sentence typically ends with an exclamation mark to convey excitement or urgency."

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• Rhymes for exclamatory

• Nearby Words

exclaim
exclaimer
exclamation
exclamatory
exclude
excluding
exclusion

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, derived from Late Latin exclamatorius, from Latin exclamare ('to cry out'), formed from ex- ('out') and clamare ('to shout').

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