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Exclaiming: meaning, definitions and examples

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exclaiming

 

[ ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional expression

To exclaim means to cry out or speak suddenly and with strong emotion. It is often used to indicate surprise, joy, or excitement. This action typically involves raising one's voice significantly.

Synonyms

call out, cry out, declare, proclaim, shout

Examples of usage

  • She exclaimed in delight at the surprise party.
  • He exclaimed, 'What a beautiful sunset!'
  • They exclaimed joyfully when they won the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "exclaiming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exclamando

🇮🇳 उच्चारण करना

🇩🇪 ausrufen

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 вигукування

🇵🇱 wykrzykiwanie

🇯🇵 叫ぶこと

🇫🇷 exclamation

🇪🇸 exclamando

🇹🇷 haykırma

🇰🇷 외침

🇸🇦 الهتاف

🇨🇿 vykřikování

🇸🇰 vykřikovanie

🇨🇳 呼喊

🇸🇮 klicanje

🇮🇸 hróp

🇰🇿 айқайлау

🇬🇪 გაჟღერება

🇦🇿 hayqırmaq

🇲🇽 exclamando

Word origin

The word 'exclaim' traces its roots back to the Latin word 'exclamare' which means 'to cry out'. This Latin term is itself a combination of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'clamare' which means 'to shout or cry'. The term entered the English language in the late 16th century and has been used to signify an expression of strong emotion ever since. Initially, 'exclaim' had a broader range of meanings which included to call out to someone. Over time, the usage has become more focused on emotional expression, particularly in response to surprising or remarkable events. The noun form 'exclamation' and the adjective 'exclamatory' are derived from the same root, illustrating the word’s evolution in the English lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,670, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.