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

Jacobs exclaimed in his most Buddy-the-Elf delivery of the show. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024

The actress taped a message before the Q&A exclaiming how the film was a defining moment in her career, and also for Spielberg. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2024

Flavor Flav, 65, exclaims at the start of the commercial. —Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024

Mercury play-by-play broadcaster Cindy Brunson exclaimed during the television broadcast. —Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 3 June 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