verb
- to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as from surprise, pain, or anger
Usage: past tense of exclaim
Examples
- She exclaimed in delight when she saw the surprise party.
- He exclaimed that he had never seen anything so beautiful.
- The children exclaimed with joy when they saw the snow.
- She exclaimed angrily that it wasn’t fair.
- He exclaimed in surprise at the unexpected news.
- The teacher exclaimed that the students had done excellent work.