EXCLAIMING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Exclaim

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 16th century: from French exclamer or Latin exclamare, from ex- ‘out’ + clamare ‘to shout’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪkˈskleɪm
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛkˈskleɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain

Short Definition:

cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion

Examples:
  • ‘Well I never,’ she exclaimed
  • she looked in the mirror, exclaiming in dismay at her appearance

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