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

Shekinah exclaimed while hugging a less-than-enthusiastic Sarper. —Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Dasha exclaimed, admiring her new tequila keepsake, which had her name spelled out in pink jewels. —Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024

Hudson exclaimed as Monáe's left finger began to glow, much like E.T.'s does in the movie. —Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Tejada exclaimed at one point to hundreds of live viewers on YouTube and Instagram. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 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