Word: Exclaim

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈskleɪm/

Definitions

• Verb: To cry out suddenly and loudly, often expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain. For example: “She exclaimed with joy when she saw her old friend.”

Example usage:

• Verb: “He exclaimed, ‘I can’t believe we won!’”

Phrases

• “Exclaim in surprise”: To suddenly and loudly express shock or amazement. For example: “Everyone exclaimed in surprise when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.”
• “Exclaim with delight”: To vocalize one’s happiness or pleasure loudly. Example: “The children exclaimed with delight upon seeing the presents under the Christmas tree.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “She exclaimed happily as she opened the birthday present.”
• “When he realized he had forgotten his keys, he exclaimed, ‘Oh no!’”

Synonyms

• Utter
• Cry out
• Shout
• Declare
• Announce
• Proclaim
• Blurt out
• Yell
• Exhort
• ejaculate (in a more literary context)