Pronunciation: /ˈɛksplətɪv/
noun a profane or obscene expression used to convey strong emotion or fill a sentence
A1 He accidentally let out an expletive when he stubbed his toe.
A2 She was shocked to hear her grandmother use an expletive during the argument.
B1 The comedian's routine was filled with expletives that made the audience laugh.
B2 The actor was reprimanded for using expletives during the live television broadcast.
C1 The author's use of expletives in the novel added a sense of realism to the dialogue.
C2 The politician's expletive-laden speech caused controversy among the public and media.
adjective relating to or serving as an expletive
A1 She let out an expletive when she stubbed her toe.
A2 The expletive language used in the movie may not be suitable for children.
B1 He was reprimanded for using expletive language in the workplace.
B2 The comedian's expletive humor may offend some audience members.
C1 The author's use of expletive language added authenticity to the character's dialogue.
C2 The director decided to include expletive language in the script to emphasize the intensity of the scene.
formal The speaker was reprimanded for using an expletive during the formal event.
informal She let out an expletive when she realized she had forgotten her keys.
slang He dropped an expletive when he stubbed his toe.
figurative The artist used expletives of color to create a vibrant painting.
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