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

Residovic is heard exclaiming in the footage. —Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Alexander, who famously played George Costanza on the nine-season-long Seinfeld, exclaims in the ad. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026

The now-iconic phrase has been exclaimed by Hall of Famers and football greats at the end of football's biggest game for years, followed by a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth or the Most Magical Place on Earth. —Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026

Cottrill exclaimed to the contract-holders in a text message viewed by the NYT. —Joe Wilkins Published Feb 5, Futurism, 5 Feb. 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