Exclamatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Sudden and strong; "an emphatic no".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The exclamatory tone of her voice made it clear she was not interested in the proposition.
- His response was a blunt and exclamatory "no way" that left no room for discussion.
- The coach's exclamatory shout of "now" sent the players into a frenzied sprint across the field.
- The newspaper headline was an exclamatory declaration of the city's team winning the championship.
- The actor's exclamatory reading of the script was meant to convey the character's intense emotions.