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verb

exclaim

ik-SKLAYM/ɪkˈskleɪm/

To say something suddenly with strong feeling.

The person exclaims in surprise at the sunflower's enormous size.

An adult suddenly exclaims on seeing a surprisingly large sunflower, mouth open and hands lifted; one small exclamation glyph allowed as functional emphasis.
Etymology
exLatinout; perhaps intensifying
+claimLatincry, shout, call

The root means “cry” or “shout,” with ex- perhaps intensifying it rather than simply meaning “out.” The resulting “cry out loud” connects directly to forceful speech prompted by strong feeling.

In context

Bella's Comic Chronicles208:13
Luo Tianyi's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ice Bird is amazing!"
🔥Starting as a LV1 Mage, His SSS Talent Steals Every Enemy Skill and Instantly Amplifies It 10,000X!

More examples

  • He exclaimed in pain when he touched the hot pan.
  • “We won!” the fans exclaimed as the final whistle blew.
  • I can’t help exclaiming over the puppy’s tiny paws.

Forms

exclaim · exclaims · exclaimed · exclaiming

exclamation noun — A sudden spoken expression of strong feeling.

Similar words

shout
Emphasizes loudness rather than suddenness or strong feeling.
blurt
Emphasizes speaking suddenly without thinking, often revealing something unintentionally.