| 单词 | exclamatory |
| 释义 | exclamatory (once / 28008 pages) adj Something that's exclamatory is full of very strong emotion, like enthusiasm or surprise. Your grandmother might give an exclamatory cry when you arrive at her house unannounced. You can express exclamatory praise for a movie you absolutely loved, or give an exclamatory gasp when you walk into your own surprise party. When something's exclamatory, it's like an exclamation, or a "sudden cry of emotion." Both words come from the Latin exclamare, "to call out," which consists of the prefix ex-, "out," and clamare, "cry or shout." WORD FAMILYexclamatory: exclamatorily+/exclaim: exclaimed, exclaiming, exclaims, exclamation, exclamatory/exclaiming: exclaimings/exclamation: exclamations USAGE EXAMPLESThey would add a couple of exclamation points to an already exclamatory barbecue scene. Washington Post(Aug 01, 2016) For some creators who grew up during those exclamatory lean years, the shift has come with some trepidation. New York Times(Apr 28, 2016) They were so excited and exclamatory that I couldn’t help but smile. Slate(Apr 04, 2016) adj sudden and strong Syn emphatic forceful characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) |
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