exclamation
noun
the act of exclaiming; outcry; loud complaint or protest.
exclamations
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pluralof exclamation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The silver mechanical creature then starts thrashing around violently, to gasps and exclamations from spectators at the installation, designed to probe humanity's relationship with increasingly realistic machines.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
There will be no exclamations of “Yippee-ki-yay” and you know what because this is still Hallmark, but the network has stepped up its action/adventure offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
As they listened to celebratory speeches, the audience erupted into joyful exclamations: "Mercy!"
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2024
For listeners, it was Rashid's ability to stir profound exclamations - of love, devotion and reverence - that set him apart.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2024
My parents and aunts and cousins burst into exclamations and wails.
From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin
