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

Neumann notes that Johnson liked to exclaim: “Kelly is my guru. He’s the greatest lighting designer ever.”

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As Hemingway exclaimed in the voice of Jake Barnes, “It’s funny what a wonderful gentility you get in the bar of a big hotel.”

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"Break on through to the other side," the rock star exclaimed.

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“Who got in his ear?” she exclaimed, bringing out dried mangoes for us to snack on as we waited for Sims to come home.

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When the plates came out, Marialyce Pedersen, a dining club member, exclaimed, “Where was that on the menu? Oh my God.”

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Related Words

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