Exclamative

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksˈkɫæmˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Exclamative (adjective)

  1. Used to show strong emotion or surprise in speech or writing.

Examples

  • Her exclamative tone showed her excitement.
  • The exclamative words revealed his anger.

Common collocations: exclamative tone, exclamative words, shout an exclamative, use an exclamative

Exclamative (noun)

  1. A sentence that shows strong emotion or surprise.

Examples

  • She shouted an exclamative in surprise.
  • An exclamative can express joy or anger.

Synonyms of Exclamative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Exclamative

  • in grammar, describing statements