exclamatively
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that expresses strong emotion or sudden surprise, typically by using an exclamation.
Usage Examples
- (She expressed her words with strong emotion, as if using an exclamation.)
- (He cried out in a way that showed sudden joy or surprise.)
Advanced Usage
- "to utter exclamatively": to say something in a tone that indicates strong feeling.
- He declared exclamatively, "I cannot believe it!" (He spoke with the force of an exclamation.)
Variants and Related Words
Exclamatory (adj): relating to or containing an exclamation.
- An exclamatory sentence often ends with an exclamation mark. (A sentence that shows strong emotion.)
Exclamation (n): a sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, anger, or excitement.
- She let out an exclamation of joy. (A sudden, emotional utterance.)
Synonyms
- Emphatically: in a forceful or insistent manner.
- Vehemently: with intense feeling or passion.
Related Idioms
Cry out: to shout loudly, often due to strong emotion.
- He cried out exclamatively when he won the prize. (He shouted in an excited, exclamatory way.)
Blurt out: to say something suddenly and without thinking.
- She blurted out exclamatively, "That's amazing!" (She spoke impulsively with strong emotion.)