Definition

Noun: The act of crying out or speaking suddenly and vehemently, often due to a strong emotion such as surprise, anger, or pain. It refers to the utterance itself or the general occurrence of such utterances.

Examples

• The sudden noise caused a loud exclaiming from the crowd.
• There was much exclaiming over the beauty of the sunset.
• Her speech was punctuated by frequent exclaiming.

Advanced Usage

• As a verbal noun (gerund): The word often functions as a gerund, describing the action or process of exclaiming.
  • The constant exclaiming made it difficult to concentrate.

Variants and Related Words

• Exclaim (verb): To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as in surprise, emotion, or protest.
  • "It's amazing!" she exclaimed.
• Exclamation (noun): A sudden cry or remark expressing a strong feeling.
  • He gave an exclamation of pain.
• Exclamatory (adjective): Of, relating to, or containing an exclamation.
  • She wrote an exclamatory sentence ending with a bang (!).

Synonyms

• Cry
• Outcry
• Shout
• Ejaculation (formal/literary)
• Interjection

Related Phrases

• To exclaim over: To express admiration or surprise about something verbally.
  • The guests exclaimed over the elaborate cake.

Noun

1. an abrupt excited utterance
   • she gave an exclamation of delight
   • there was much exclaiming over it