to exclaim

Examples

• All

• Reportedly in a state of shock, she exclaims to Dior.

• Therefore, the kingly prophet had reason to exclaim: How manifold are thy works?

  Academic text (1995)

• And what made you exclaim, how have I not seen this until now?

• What made Craig exclaim we truly live in a world of wonders?

• Even as we exclaim about growing connectivity, we seem to experience greater disconnection.

  Harvard University

• The teacher, overcome with joy, exclaims, "There! Do that again!" and the students reply, "What?"

  Academic text (1994)

• "I just love it!" exclaimed a horn player in the seventh grade.

  Academic text (2012)

• "Girl, you look sharp in that suit!" Natalie exclaims as soon as she sees her.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Erin, so pretty, smiling, coming in the door, exclaiming with delight over the house.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "I've got just the book for you," she exclaimed, and darted back into her office.

  Fiction book (1990)

Synonyms

C

to call

vsto exclaim

∞ 1.0

To make a loud sound to get attention

is sudden and usually driven by surprise or a strong emotion

S

to scream

vsto exclaim

∞ 1.0

To make a loud high cry because of fear or pain

is sudden and loud too but can be lower pitched or varied tone

Y

to yell

vsto exclaim

∞ 1.0

To shout loudly because you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is a sudden loud utterance typically triggered by surprise or shock

S

to shout

vsto exclaim

644 1.0

To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is more about an immediate loud reaction caused by surprise

C

to cry

vsto exclaim

342 1.0

To make a loud call to show feeling or get attention

is a sudden loud verbal reaction tied to surprise or strong feeling

E

to explode

vsto exclaim

187 3.5

To suddenly show a strong feeling, often anger

is a sudden loud verbal reaction usually caused by surprise

C

to call out

vsto exclaim

152 3.5

To say something loudly so people can hear

is sudden and often caused by surprise rather than planned announcement

C

to cry out

vsto exclaim

108 1.8

Shout loudly to show a strong feeling, for example when surprised or hurt

focuses on sudden spoken reaction caused by surprise or strong feeling

U

to utter

vsto exclaim

107 2.9

To say something aloud

is sudden and loud and usually caused by surprise or strong feeling

S

to shriek

vsto exclaim

72 2.9

To make a loud high sound often because of fear, pain or excitement

is sudden and loud as well but not necessarily high pitched

B

to blurt out

vsto exclaim

• Informal

42 3.9

Say something suddenly without thinking

is sudden too but mainly triggered by surprise or strong emotion

B

to bellow

vsto exclaim

39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is sudden and loud but often from surprise or other strong emotion

R

to roar

vsto exclaim

31 2.7

To say something in a very loud strong voice

is loud too but usually emphasizes sudden surprise or strong feeling

T

to trumpet

vsto exclaim

19 3.9

Make a loud, high sound like an elephant or loudly say something to show pride

is sudden and loud mainly because of surprise or strong feeling

S

to shout out

vsto exclaim

13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is sudden and loud as an immediate reaction to surprise or emotion

B

to burst out

vsto exclaim

9 3.3

Suddenly say something or make a loud sound

is specifically a loud sudden utterance caused by surprise or strong feeling

E

to enthuse

vsto exclaim

4 6.5

To talk about something in an excited way

is sudden and loud mainly because of surprise rather than general excitement

E

to ejaculate

vsto exclaim

2 8.7

To say something suddenly and loudly because of surprise or strong feeling

has essentially the same sudden and loud meaning with similar use

H

to holler out

vsto exclaim

• Informal

2 8.0

Shout loudly to get attention or call someone

is sudden and emotional rather than just calling for attention

L

to let out a scream

vsto exclaim

1 2.1

To make a loud sudden cry because you are scared, hurt, or surprised

is similar but applies to sudden loud spoken words from surprise

V

to vociferate

vsto exclaim

• Formal

1 9.9

Shout loudly with strong feeling, often to protest

is sudden and loud but often private and from surprise rather than protest

Y

to yell bejesus

vsto exclaim

• Irish

9.9

Shout loudly because you are surprised or shocked

is sudden and loud too but is a neutral description rather than slang

Y

to yell the hell out of

vsto exclaim

• Informal

8.9

Shout very loudly and with strong feeling, for example in excitement or anger

is loud and sudden too but may be briefer and tied to surprise

Antonyms

W

to whisper

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

M

to mumble

103 4.9

To speak in a low, unclear voice that is hard to understand

How Loudly

to scream

∞ 1.0

to shout

644 1.0

to exclaim

81 3.4

to say

∞ 1.0

to murmur

11 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology