Exclaimed Meaning in English
word · lemma: exclaim
Definition
To say something suddenly and loudly, often because of surprise, excitement, anger, or another strong feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in written or literary language, especially in stories or dialogue tags. Usually implies suddenness and strong emotion. Don't confuse with 'shouted' (always loud, not always emotional). Common with direct speech: '"Wow!" she exclaimed.'
Spanish: exclamó - exclamaronPortuguese (BR): exclamou - exclamaramPortuguese (PT): exclamou - exclamaramChinese (Simplified): 喊道 - 叫喊Chinese (Traditional): 喊道 - 叫喊Hindi: चिल्लाया - पुकाराArabic: صاحَ - هَتَفَBengali: উচ্চস্বরে বলা - বিস্ময়ে বলাRussian: воскликнуть - вскрикнуть (от эмоций)Japanese: 叫ぶ (感情を込めて) - 驚いて言うVietnamese: kêu lên - thốt lênKorean: 외치다 - 소리치다 (감정적으로)Turkish: haykırmak - bağırmak (ani duyguyla)Urdu: چلانا (حیرت یا جذبات سے)Indonesian: berseru - mengucapkan dengan keras (emosi)
Example Sentences
"Look at that!" she exclaimed.
basic
He exclaimed in surprise when he won the prize.
basic
"I can't believe it!" Tom exclaimed.
basic
"Wow, that's amazing!" he exclaimed after seeing the trick.
natural
She exclaimed, "No way! You actually did it?"
natural
People in the crowd exclaimed as the fireworks lit up the sky.
natural