exclaim

ex·claim

verb \iks-ˈklām\

Definition of EXCLAIM

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

— ex·claim·er noun

Examples of EXCLAIM

1. “Here he comes!” someone exclaimed.
2. She exclaimed in delight over the Christmas tree.
3. The children exclaimed with wonder when they saw the elephant.

Origin of EXCLAIM

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

First Known Use: 1566

Related to EXCLAIM

Synonyms: blat, blurt (out), bolt, cry (out), ejaculate

Related Words: blunder, leak; bellow, bleat, crow, holler, hoot, howl, roar, shout, whoop, yowl; aah (also ah), ooh; interject

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