Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exclamation-mark

noun
/ɪkˈskleɪ.mə.ʃən mɑːrk/
Definition
A punctuation mark used to indicate strong emotion or emphasis.
Examples
  • Watch out!
  • That’s amazing!
  • What a beautiful day!
Meaning
The exclamation mark highlights excitement, surprise, or urgency in a sentence.
Synonyms
  • exclamation point
  • emphasis mark