expletive (Meaning)
expletive (n)
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
expletive (a.)
Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.
expletive (n.)
A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.
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expletive Sentence Examples
- The child's expletive-filled tirade shocked his parents.
- The politician's use of expletives during his speech caused a public outcry.
- The comedian's expletive-laden jokes had the audience rolling with laughter.
- The movie was filled with so many expletives that it was difficult to watch.
- The song's lyrics were full of expletives, which made it unsuitable for radio play.
- The teacher's use of expletives in the classroom resulted in a parent-teacher conference.
- The actor's expletive-filled performance was met with boos from the audience.
- The book was full of expletives, which made it difficult to read.
- The article was full of expletives, which made it difficult to take seriously.
- The social media post was full of expletives, which resulted in the user being banned.
FAQs About the word expletive
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger, a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical lineF
cuss, epithet, swear,curse, vulgarism, language, profanity, cussword,obscenity, swearword
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The child's expletive-filled tirade shocked his parents.
The politician's use of expletives during his speech caused a public outcry.
The comedian's expletive-laden jokes had the audience rolling with laughter.
The movie was filled with so many expletives that it was difficult to watch.
