exclamatorily
Definition
- Adverb:
- In an exclamatory manner: "exclamatorily" means in a way that expresses strong emotion, surprise, or emphasis, typically characterized by an exclamation (a sudden, forceful utterance or interjection). It describes how an action or statement is performed, often with heightened intensity or urgency.
Usage Examples
- (She shouted in a way that conveyed urgent need for assistance.)
- (He spoke with strong emotional emphasis, as if exclaiming.)
- (She pointed while making an exclamation of awe.)
Advanced Usage
"to react exclamatorily": to respond with a sudden, emphatic utterance.
- The audience reacted exclamatorily to the plot twist, gasping and shouting in surprise. (They responded with loud, emotional expressions.)
"to write exclamatorily": to compose text using exclamation marks or heightened emotional language.
- Her diary entries were written exclamatorily, full of dramatic punctuation and intense feelings. (She wrote with a style that emphasized strong emotions.)
Variants and Related Words
Exclamatory (adj): of, relating to, or containing an exclamation.
- Her exclamatory remarks startled the quiet room. (Her remarks were sudden and emphatic.)
Exclamation (n): a sudden, strong expression of emotion or surprise.
- He let out an exclamation of joy when he heard the news. (He made a loud, emotional sound.)
Exclaim (v): to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently.
- She exclaimed in delight at the gift. (She cried out with joy.)
Synonyms
- Emphatically: in a forceful or insistent way.
- Vehemently: with strong feeling; passionately.
Related Idioms
- Cry out: to shout or exclaim loudly, often in surprise or pain.
- He cried out exclamatorily when he saw the accident. (He shouted suddenly and emotionally.)