exclamation
noun/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,878 most common English word
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion.
Example sentence
The crowd let out a loud exclamation of surprise when the magician revealed his trick.
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