Definition of volatile for English Language Learners. : 1  likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way. : 2  having or showing extreme or sudden changes of emotion. : 3  likely to become dangerous or out of control.
expletive (plural expletives) 1  A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath. ( 2 linguistics) A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position. ( 3 linguistics) A word that adds to the strength of a phrase without affecting its meaning; an intensifier.
Save. exclamation /ËÉksklÉËmeÉªÊÉn/ noun. plural exclamations. exclamation. /ËÉksklÉËmeÉªÊÉn/. noun. plural exclamations. Learner's definition of EXCLAMATION. [count]. : a sharp or sudden cry: a word, phrase, or sound that expresses a strong emotion. Her unexpected announcement caused a few exclamations of surprise. an exclamation of pain. exclamations of delight. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples.