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

Haddish exclaimed seconds before the show started, prompting laughter from the crowd. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Georgeff exclaimed shortly after beginning the walk, which her friends helped organize. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

Drinkwitz exclaimed, upon hearing the news of Webb's availability from a reporter's tweet. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Jowsey was having a moment with Juliana when Sammy exclaimed her painting was done. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 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