What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exclamative
Example
What a beautiful day it is! [exclamative sentence]
Example
How amazing that performance was! [exclamative adjective]
exclamatory
Example
What a beautiful day it is! [exclamatory sentence]
Example
How amazing that performance was! [exclamatory adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both words are relatively uncommon and are mainly used in formal or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exclamative and exclamatory?
Both words are formal and are not commonly used in everyday conversation. However, exclamatory may be slightly less formal than exclamative due to its more common usage in American English.
