exclaim

verb
UK: /ɪkˈskleɪm/
US: /ɪkˈskleɪm/

  1. To say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited.

    1. "Wow!" she exclaimed, upon seeing the gift.
    2. "That's incredible!" he had to exclaim, amazed by the performance.

  2. To utter or declare something in a forceful or emphatic manner, often expressing a strong emotion.

    1. He will exclaim his love for her in public.
    2. Witnesses exclaim they saw the car speeding away from the scene of the accident.

Synonyms

cry ejaculate announce shout bawl yell declare
exclaim noun

  1. A sudden, loud expression of surprise, pain, pleasure, or other strong feeling.

    1. Her exclaim showed the surprise.
    2. An exclaim of joy escaped her lips when she heard the news.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exclaim" in English means: To say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited., To utter or declare something in a forceful or emphatic manner, often expressing a strong emotion..

The phonetic transcription of "exclaim" is /ɪkˈskleɪm/ in British English and /ɪkˈskleɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exclaim": cry, ejaculate, announce, shout, bawl, yell, declare.

Example usage of "exclaim": ""Wow!" she exclaimed, upon seeing the gift.". More examples on the page.