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Definition of Exclamation
Exclamation

A loud calling or crying out; outcry; loud or emphatic utterance; vehement vociferation; clamor; that which is cried out, as an expression of feeling; sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

A word expressing outcry; an interjection; a word expressing passion, as wonder, fear, or grief.

A mark or sign by which outcry or emphatic utterance is marked; thus [!]; -- called also exclamation point.

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Exclamation Quotations

Cut out all these exclamation points. An exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

We only live once, but once is enough if we do it right. Live your life with class, dignity, and style so that an exclamation, rather than a question mark signifies it!
Gary Ryan Blair

Five exclamation marks, the sure sign of an insane mind.
Terry Pratchett

I write music with an exclamation point!
Richard Wagner

Exclamation Translations

exclamation in French is exclamation
exclamation in German is Ausruf {m}
exclamation in Italian is esclamazione
exclamation in Norwegian is utrop
exclamation in Swedish is utrop


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