Definition of Exclamation

a sudden cry usually brought on by surprise, anger, or pain

Examples of Exclamation in a sentence

I let out an exclamation of anger when I realized my best friend had accidentally spilled paint on my drawing in art class.  🔊

If you jump out of a hiding place to scare someone they will likely respond with an exclamation of surprise.  🔊

The dramatic child let out an exaggerated exclamation when he accidentally stepped on a briar barefooted.  🔊

Few people are able to suffer an injury they weren’t expecting without an exclamation of both surprise and pain.  🔊

People often let out an exclamation of anger because they cannot hold back their fury, indignation, or disbelief in a certain situation.  🔊

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