exclaim
//ɪkˈskleɪm//
Translation
exclaim
Definition
To exclaim means to cry out or speak suddenly and with strong emotion, such as surprise, excitement, anger, or joy. It is a verb that describes a loud, emphatic utterance often triggered by a powerful feeling or reaction. People exclaim when they are startled, delighted, or frustrated, and the word typically implies a spontaneous, unplanned outburst. For example, if someone sees a breathtaking view, they might exclaim, "Wow, that's incredible!" The word is commonly used in both spoken and written English, especially in narratives to convey intense emotions. While exclaim can be used in formal contexts, it is more frequent in everyday conversation and storytelling.
Example
“When she saw the surprise party, she exclaimed with joy.”
“He exclaimed in frustration when his computer crashed again.”
“"Look at that sunset!" she exclaimed, pointing toward the horizon.”
“The child exclaimed loudly upon seeing the magician pull a rabbit from a hat.”
“He exclaimed that he had never seen such a beautiful painting before.”
“During the game, fans exclaim every time their team scores a goal.”
“"I can't believe we won!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down.”
“He exclaimed in pain when he accidentally touched the hot stove.”
“The teacher exclaimed that the students had done an excellent job on the project.”
“"What a wonderful surprise!" they exclaimed in unison.”
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