exclamation point
exclamation point · exclamation points
The symbol !; an exclamation markThe symbol !; an exclamation mark.
» The title has an exclamation point.
Meaning
2 senses(US)The symbol !; an exclamation mark.
a punctuation mark (‘!’) used after an exclamation
(figuratively)An elongated shape like an exclamation point.
Examples
6 sentencesThe title has an exclamation point.
No, carrots are not so important as to require exclamation points.
In France, you must put a space before an exclamation point.
Fortunately, the question mark and the exclamation point cause few problems.
Use the exclamation point sparingly.
ruНе злоупотребляйте восклицательными знаками.
deSetze das Ausrufezeichen sparsam ein.
Forms
plural: exclamation points| Singular | exclamation point |
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| Plural | exclamation points |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a punctuation mark (‘!’) used after an exclamation:exclamation mark