utterancy

/ˌʌtərˈænsi/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or fact of uttering or speaking something; an utterance, especially an extreme or uncontrolled one.

“The politician’s utterancy during the debate shocked the audience.”

2. noun

A quality or state of being utter or extreme, especially in expression or emotion.

“The utterancy of her grief was palpable in the silence that followed.”

Synonyms

  • expression
  • utterance

Antonyms

  • reserve
  • restraint