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 corruption

transitive verb

: to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : proclaim

exclaimer noun

Synonyms of exclaim

• shout
• roar

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

Lee, 31, exclaimed, and the pair, mere moments after meeting, snapped a selfie as Gonzalez, 28, presented his Korean bulgogi beef quesadilla to the camera with a grin. —Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Navarro exclaimed, just before the show cut away to an ad. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

When the buzzer rang, fans didn’t want to leave the arena, staying to cheer and exclaim. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026

King exclaimed, barely able to get the words out through laughter. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

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

Rhymes for exclaim

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• inflame
• mainframe
• nickname

Kids Definition

exclaim

verb

ex·​claim iks-ˈklām 

: to cry out or speak suddenly or with strong feeling

exclaimed in delight