ejaculate
verb (used with object)
to utter suddenly and briefly; exclaim.
ejaculating
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present participleof ejaculate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"Ah, you know shorthand," he could not help ejaculating with manifest pleasure.
From Poor Relations by Compton MacKenzie
Mrs. Hunt put her arms round the two children who were pressing against her in their eagerness: whereupon Michael raised a wrathful howl and flung himself bodily upon them, ejaculating: "Wants to be hugged, too!"
From Captain Jim by Mary Grant Bruce
He repeated to himself that he was too late—too late, and usually wound up his reflections by ejaculating: “Gosh almighty, I’m glad I haven’t got a son!”
From The Girl From His Town by Marie Van Vorst
He could add no more; a mortal paleness overspread the face of Juliet, who, letting go the lock of the door, sunk upon a chair, faintly ejaculating, 'Was I not yet sufficiently miserable?'
From The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Fanny Burney
Suddenly, in the midst of his light talk, Claud broke off short, ejaculating in surprise, "By George, there's the tragedy queen!"
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds
