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

The wind gets stronger, with loud, rackety gusts, and the café patrons exclaim and cry out, squinting to keep the dust from flying into their eyes. —Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024

Duggar exclaimed, as the video showed an adorable baby goat along with some chicks. —Jane Lacroix, Newsweek, 9 July 2024

Tran exclaimed as Tomas A. walked up with two tiny dogs in his arms. —Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2024

No pressure, but many have exclaimed that summer isn’t starting until the action comedy opens. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 July 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