ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ecphonesis

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ecphonesis is a noun meaning (rhetoric) Exclamation.

Meaning

(rhetoric) Exclamation.

More Meanings

  1. (Greek Orthodox Christianity) The part of the service spoken in an audible tone.

Example Sentences

By Ecphonesis, straight the mind is raised When by a sudden flow of passion seized.

Word Forms

Synonyms for ecphonesis

Depending on context, synonyms include interjection, exclamation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exclamation, echo, exophasia, exclam, exclaim, echoism.

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