Exclamative

/ɪkˈsklæmәtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to exclamation; expressed with or characterized by strong feeling or sudden emotion.

Etymology

From Latin 'exclamare' + '-ive' suffix meaning 'tending to or inclined to.' This adjective describes the quality or tendency toward exclaiming.

Kelly Says

Exclamative sentences literally demand to be read with energy—when you see 'What a beautiful day!' with an exclamation mark, your brain naturally reads it with excitement that a period would completely flatten.

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