Exclamative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Exclamative is an adjective meaning In the form of an exclamation; exclamatory.
Meaning
In the form of an exclamation; exclamatory.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) A clause type used to make an exclamation, such as "What a mess they made!" or "How stupid I was!"
- (linguistics) Ellipsis of exclamative marker.
Example Sentences
This was the admirative or exclamative power, like the French quel, quelle!
Word Forms
- exclamatives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exclamatory, exulting, expletive, exprobratory, clamorous, exultating.
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