exclaim

[ik-skleym]

verb (used without object)

1. to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.

   Synonyms: howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

verb (used with object)

1. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

   Synonyms: howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

exclaim

/ ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb

1. to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc

Other Word Forms

• exclaimer noun
• unexclaiming adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim¹

1560–70; earlier exclame < Latin exclāmāre to cry out. See ex- ¹, claim

Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim¹

C16: from Latin exclāmāre, from clāmāre to shout

Example Sentences

I exclaim after I sign the gist of the announcement to Autumn.

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“You lie, ha ha!” the old woman exclaimed.

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Penelope exclaimed again, for her idea was truly an excellent one.

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“This is impossible!” she exclaimed, much to the children’s surprise.

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“I certainly do!” she exclaimed, with a bit more enthusiasm than the question warranted.

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Related Words

• assert 
• blurt 
• call out 
• proclaim 
• shout 
• utter 
• yell