Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interjectional
Adjective
/ˌɪn.təˈdʒek.ʃən.əl/
Definition
Pertaining to or characteristic of interjections, which are words or phrases that express strong emotion or sudden bursts of feeling.
Examples
- Wow! That was an amazing performance! (The word ‘Wow’ is an interjectional expression of surprise.)
- Aha! I knew you would come! (Here, ‘Aha’ shows relief and joy at someone’s arrival.)
Meaning
Interjectional describes anything related to interjections, used in language to convey a spontaneous reaction rather than a complete thought.
Synonyms
- Exclamatory
- Emotive
- Expressive
