Exclamation: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word for a sudden shout or remark expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain. It can be positive or neutral.

• "Wow, this is amazing!" she exclaimed.
• He let out an exclamation of delight when he saw the gift.

This word is typically used when someone shouts out loudly due to an intense emotion like fear, joy, or pain. It can also refer to the act of shedding tears.

• She let out a cry of joy when she heard the news.
• The baby started to cry when he woke up.

This word is often used for a sudden and intense release of emotion, especially anger or frustration. It usually has a negative connotation.

• He had an outburst of anger during the meeting.
• Her outburst caught everyone by surprise.

This word is an old-fashioned term for a sudden verbal outburst, often due to surprise or emotion. Note that this word also has a biological meaning related to male reproduction, so it may carry unintended connotations.

• "Good heavens!" was his ejaculation when he saw the mess.

Use when you want to describe a sudden shout or cry, usually expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain.

• Her sudden exclamation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
• He couldn't contain his exclamation when he found out he won the lottery.

Refers to the punctuation mark (!) used at the end of a sentence to show excitement, surprise, or emphasis.

• You need to add an exclamation mark to show that you're excited.
• She wrote 'Congratulations!' with an exclamation mark at the end.

Commonly used to describe a loud noise, like a door slamming or a gunshot; can also refer to something happening suddenly or violently.

• We heard a loud bang coming from the garage.
• The car crash happened with a big bang.