exclaim

verb

ex·​claim ik-ˈsklām 

exclaimed; exclaiming; exclaims

intransitive verb

1

: to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion

exclaimed in delight

2

: to speak loudly or vehemently

exclaimed against immorality

transitive verb

: to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : proclaim

exclaimer noun

Synonyms

• blat
• blurt (out)
• bolt
• cry (out)
• ejaculate

Examples of exclaim in a Sentence

“Here he comes!” someone exclaimed.

She exclaimed in delight over the Christmas tree.

The children exclaimed with wonder when they saw the elephant.

Recent Examples on the Web

Swift exclaimed in footage captured by X user @mirrorswift. —Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 July 2024

Hilton's husband Carter Reum exclaims from behind the camera, who is the father to both Phoenix and Hilton's daughter London Marilyn, 8 months. —Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024

Norwood exclaims when asked about this busy stretch. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024

Palmer exclaimed, noting that achieving a silk press without a flat iron requires a lot of work and assumed that Harris probably has fine hair that takes less heat to straighten. —Annie Blay, Allure, 24 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclamare, from ex- + clamare to cry out — more at claim

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Kids Definition

exclaim

verb

ex·​claim iks-ˈklām 

: to cry out or speak suddenly or with strong feeling

exclaimed in delight