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Synonyms for exclamation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ek-skluh-mey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛk skləˈmeɪ ʃən

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Définition of exclamation

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Middle French exclamation, from Latin exclamationem (nominative exclamatio), noun of action from past participle stem of exclamare "cry out loud" (see exclaim).
  • The punctuation symbol known as the exclamation point (1824) or exclamation mark (1926) was earliest called an exclamation note or note of exclamation (1650s), earlier note of admiration (1610s). Another name for it was shriek-mark (1864).
  • noun shout; assertion
Example sentences :
  • That exclamation, of course, removed the supposition entirely.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • There was no irreverence in the exclamation that broke from the girl's lips.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The exclamation came from the girl in a note of incredulous astonishment.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But while yet fifty yards distant, Kingozi stopped with an exclamation.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • The exclamation was sincere: at this moment she thought as she spoke.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • His exclamation was answered by a sound that seemed both of joy and grief.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • She uttered an exclamation of delight and hurried towards us.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • But as they drew near upon the address he drew back with an exclamation of amazement.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • There was a nuance of profound bewilderment in her exclamation.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Mr. Galloway started up with an exclamation of surprise, mingled with anger.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

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