interjectory
Definition
Adjective: - Relating to or characteristic of an interjection: "interjectory" describes something that functions as or is typical of a sudden, exclamatory remark or interruption in speech or writing.
Usage Examples
- (His remarks, like sudden exclamations, interrupted the flow.)
- (The phrases acted as interjections within the text.)
Advanced Usage
- "interjectory utterance": a spoken word or phrase that is inserted abruptly into a conversation.
- Her interjectory utterance of "Really?" broke the silence. (The sudden question was an interruption.)
- "interjectory style": a manner of writing or speaking characterized by frequent, short, exclamatory interruptions.
- The play's interjectory style kept the audience engaged with its rapid back-and-forth. (The dialogue was full of sudden exclamations.)
Variants and Related Words
- Interjection (n): a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often expressing emotion (e.g., "Hey!", "Ouch!").
- "Ouch!" is an interjection of pain. (A sudden exclamation.)
- Interject (v): to insert (a comment) abruptly into a conversation.
- She interjected a question during the debate. (She inserted the question suddenly.)
Synonyms
- Exclamatory: relating to a sudden, forceful expression.
- Parenthetical: inserted as an aside or explanation (though not always exclamatory).
- Interruptive: causing a break in continuity.
Related Idioms
- "To cut in": to interrupt a conversation abruptly (similar to an interjectory action).
- He cut in with an interjectory remark. (He interrupted with a sudden comment.)
- "To butt in": to intrude on a conversation without invitation.
- She butted in with an interjectory "I know!" (She interrupted with an exclamation.)