exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌek-sklə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: a sharp or sudden utterance

2

: vehement expression of protest or complaint

Synonyms

• cry
• ejaculation
• interjection

Examples of exclamation in a Sentence

Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise.

the good news was greeted with a chorus of joyous exclamations

Recent Examples on the Web

Insert double heart-eyes and red exclamation mark emojis here. —Shalwah Evans, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024

Sherwood put the exclamation mark on Vancouver’s spirited first-period effort by opening the scoring. —Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024

Yet the most unexpected pieces will come with an exclamation mark. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, putting an exclamation mark on their Winter Meetings activity with a blockbuster trade. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing exclamation

• exclamation point
• put an exclamation point on

Kids Definition

exclamation

noun

ex·​cla·​ma·​tion ˌeks-klə-ˈmā-shən 

1

: a sharp or sudden cry of strong feeling

2

: a strong expression of anger or complaint