expletives

[US]/ˈɛksplɪtɪvz/
[UK]/ˈɛksplɪtɪvz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.words or phrases that express strong emotion, often considered offensive

Phrases & Collocations

common expletives

use expletives

avoid expletives

expletives included

expletives removed

expletives only

expletives used

expletives in speech

expletives for emphasis

expletives and swearing

Example Sentences

she let out a few expletives when she stubbed her toe.

his speech was filled with expletives, making it hard to take him seriously.

expletives can sometimes emphasize strong emotions.

she apologized for using expletives in front of the children.

he expressed his frustration with a string of expletives.

in movies, expletives are often used for comedic effect.

some people believe that expletives have no place in polite conversation.

he was known for his colorful language, often peppered with expletives.

using expletives can sometimes relieve stress and frustration.

she tried to avoid expletives in her writing to maintain professionalism.

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