Words Like EXPLETIVE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPLETIVE.

8 Alternative Words Similar to expletive

1 Curse Noun      Synonym Words Like Curse
2 Oath Noun      Synonym Words Like Oath
3 Swearing Noun      Synonym Words Like Swearing
4 Swearword Noun      Synonym Words Like Swearword
5 Cuss Noun      Synonym Words Like Cuss
6 Profanity Noun      Synonym Words Like Profanity
7 Utterance Noun      Synonym Words Like Utterance
8 Vocalization Noun      Synonym Words Like Vocalization

10 definitions of expletive

1 Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.
2 A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.
3 a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
4 profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
5 An exclamation or oath, especially one that is profane, vulgar, or obscene.
6 A word or phrase that does not contribute any meaning but is added only to fill out a sentence or a metrical line.
7 Linguistics A word or other grammatical element that has no meaning but is needed to fill a syntactic position, such as the words it and there in the sentences It's raining and There are many books on the table.
8 Added or inserted in order to fill out something, such as a sentence or a metrical line.
9 Serving to fill up; added to fill a vacancy, or for factitious emphasis: specifically used of words. See II., 2.
10 Something used to fill up; something not necessary but used for embellishment.
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