exclamatory utterance
[/ɪkˈsklæmətɔːri ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: exclamatory utterances
expressão exclamatória
1. A spoken expression or statement made with strong emotion, emphasis, or sudden feeling, typically marked by an exclamation mark in writing
His exclamatory utterance of 'What an amazing performance!' expressed his genuine enthusiasm.
Sua expressão exclamatória 'Que performance incrível!' expressava seu entusiasmo genuíno.
2. An abrupt, emphatic vocalization conveying surprise, joy, anger, or other intense emotions
The crowd's exclamatory utterances grew louder as the team scored the winning goal.
As expressões exclamatórias da multidão ficaram mais altas quando o time marcou o gol vencedor.
In Brazilian Portuguese, exclamatory utterances are particularly common in casual conversation and are often accompanied by hand gestures and facial expressions. Americans tend to use them more frequently in informal settings and social media, while Portuguese speakers may employ them more formally in certain contexts. The intensity and acceptance of exclamatory utterances varies across cultures, with Brazilian culture generally embracing more vocal and expressive communication styles.
NYC Slang
exclamatory shout-out
Related Idioms & Phrases
let out an exclamatory utterance
burst into exclamatory utterances
string of exclamatory utterances
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