exclaims

2 definitions • 4 examples

to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:

[ + speech ] "You can't leave now!" she exclaimed.

[ + speech ] "Nonsense!" he exclaimed in disgust.

exclaim in She exclaimed in delight upon hearing the news.

to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.:

[ I ] She exclaimed with delight when she saw the baby.