ejaculatory

[ ih-jak-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of an exclamatory utterance.
2. Physiology. pertaining to ejaculation.

Other Words From

• none·jacu·la·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ejaculatory¹

First recorded in 1635–45; ejaculate + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

I try one final time to ascertain with Bradshaw what is in the ejaculatory mix.

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They mounted the steep flight of steps to the house slowly, exchanging ejaculatory remarks.

From Project Gutenberg

There was an ejaculatory prayer of thankfulness, and then Helen continued: "Is it long since she was taken sick?"

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That he had other children at this time than Diego is only known through this sad, ejaculatory epistle.

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Brief ejaculatory prayers, constantly dropping from their lips, often bring the courage which is needed.

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Thackeray speaking thus in ejaculatory sentences indicative of his gratitude and of his admiration!

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