Definition of exclamation

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Exclamation (n.) A mark or sign by which outcry or emphatic utterance is marked; thus [!]; -- called also exclamation point.

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Leve :: Leve (v. t.) To grant; -- used esp. in exclamations or prayers followed by a dependent clause.
Benedicite :: Benedicite (n.) An exclamation corresponding to Bless you !.
Heartlings :: Heartlings (interj.) An exclamation used in addressing a familiar acquaintance.
Io :: Io (n.) An exclamation of joy or triumph; -- often interjectional.
La :: La (interj.) An exclamation of surprise; -- commonly followed by me; as, La me!.
Pshaw :: Pshaw (v. i.) To express disgust or contemptuous disapprobation, as by the exclamation Pshaw!.
Clamor :: Clamor (n.) A great outcry or vociferation; loud and continued shouting or exclamation.
Shield :: Shield (n.) To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory exclamation, forbid!.
Foh :: Foh (interj.) An exclamation of abhorrence or contempt; poh; fle.
Bah :: Bah (interj.) An exclamation expressive of extreme contempt.
O :: O (interj.) An exclamation used in calling or directly addressing a person or personified object; also, as an emotional or impassioned exclamation expressing pain, grief, surprise, desire, fear, etc..
Hush :: Hush (v. i.) To become or to keep still or quiet; to become silent; -- esp. used in the imperative, as an exclamation; be still; be silent or quiet; make no noise..
Swown :: 'Swounds (interj.) An exclamation contracted from God's wounds; -- used as an oath.
Exclamation :: Exclamation (n.) A loud calling or crying out; outcry; loud or emphatic utterance; vehement vociferation; clamor; that which is cried out, as an expression of feeling; sudden expression of sound or words indicative of emotion, as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc..
Lack :: Lack (interj.) Exclamation of regret or surprise.
Waly :: Waly (interj.) An exclamation of grief.
Ejaculate :: Ejaculate (v. i.) To utter ejaculations; to make short and hasty exclamations.
Eureka :: Eureka () The exclamation attributed to Archimedes, who is said to have cried out Eureka! eureka! (I have found it! I have found it!), upon suddenly discovering a method of finding out how much the gold of King Hiero's crown had been alloyed. Hence, an expression of triumph concerning a discovery..
Interjection :: Interjection (n.) A word or form of speech thrown in to express emotion or feeling, as O! Alas! Ha ha! Begone! etc. Compare Exclamation..
Exclamation :: Exclamation (n.) A word expressing outcry; an interjection; a word expressing passion, as wonder, fear, or grief..
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