exclaimed; exclaiming; exclaims
1
: to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
exclaimed in delight
2
: to speak loudly or vehemently
exclaimed against immorality
: to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : proclaim
exclaimer
noun
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.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Orgeron exclaimed in his unmistakable Cajun drawl.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Salah exclaimed during a post-match interview, adding his name to a growing list of players who extol the virtues of the discipline for helping improve flexibility and core strength, both of which are important in protecting against injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The loudness to which Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) exclaims that he is aroused was wild considering Lily (Cathy Ang) is in the next room.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exclaim
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“Exclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclaim. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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exclaim
verb
ex·claim
iks-ˈklām 
: to cry out or speak suddenly or with strong feeling
exclaimed in delight
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