interjection (Meaning)
interjection (n)
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
interjection (n.)
The act of interjecting or throwing between; also, that which is interjected.
A word or form of speech thrown in to express emotion or feeling, as O! Alas! Ha ha! Begone! etc. Compare Exclamation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of interjection
interjection Sentence Examples
- The sudden outburst of laughter was an interjection that startled everyone.
- "Oh my goodness!"
- she exclaimed, her interjection expressing surprise.
- The crowd's cheers and applause were interjections that erupted spontaneously.
- The interjection "Wow!"
- conveys amazement or admiration.
- "Ugh," she groaned, her interjection indicating frustration.
- The unexpected sneeze was an involuntary interjection that broke the silence.
- The excited cries of the children were filled with interjections of joy.
- "Ah!"
FAQs About the word interjection
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion, the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interruptsThe act of interjecting or throw
cry, exclamation, shriek, shout, scream, ejaculation, ah,howl, yell, holler
No antonyms found.
The sudden outburst of laughter was an interjection that startled everyone.
"Oh my goodness!"
she exclaimed, her interjection expressing surprise.
The crowd's cheers and applause were interjections that erupted spontaneously.
