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ecce

ecce

9.9
A Latin word used to say 'look' and make someone notice something
  • other
  • /ˈɛk.eɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : ecce
  • Ecce the beautiful sunset over the mountains!

Examples

  • He pointed to the horizon and exclaimed, 'ecce the dawn!'

  • In old texts, you may find the exclamation ecce used to draw attention.

  • The ancient manuscript began with the word ecce to announce something important.

  • Look at this painting, ecce the colors!

  • As the sun set behind the mountains, she exclaimed, 'Ecce the beauty of nature!'.

  • In the museum, the guide pointed at the sculpture and said, 'Ecce this masterpiece created by a renowned artist.'

  • When the magician revealed his final trick, the audience gasped, 'Ecce the incredible transformation!'

Synonyms

look here
vsecce
  • Informal
61 6.9

To get a person's attention before saying something important or angry

is a neutral Latin exclamation that simply presents or points out
looky
vsecce
  • Informal
23 9.9

You say it to get someone to look at something you see

is used more broadly to draw attention, not only for things already seen
lookee
vsecce
  • Informal
4 9.9

A short word people say to get attention to something surprising or important

is an older Latin exclamation with a formal literary tone

Compounds

ecce homo
  • Literature
9.9

A painting or sculpture showing Jesus wearing a crown of thorns before his crucifixion

ecce homo
  • Literature
9.9

A badly done repair of a painting that people make fun of

Surface Forms

ecce main

Etymology

The word ecce is a Latin exclamation that means 'behold' or 'look' and was like a short shout to make people pay attention. So when you see ecce in old writing, it is a way to point out something important, just like saying 'look!'.