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exclamation

/ɛksˈklæməʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does exclamation mean?

noun

A sudden, loud utterance expressing strong emotions, such as excitement, anger, or surprise. An exclamation is a word or phrase that is used to express strong emotions or to get attention.

Example

"She let out a loud exclamation when she saw the surprise party."

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