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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Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson exclaimed when asked about the catch and celebration.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Kimmel exclaimed as the camera returned to him.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Bertinelli exclaims, pointing an accusing finger at Malick.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Exclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exclaim. Accessed 20 Oct. 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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