exclaim

/ɪkˈskleɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪkˈskleɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /ik-ˈsklām/ (ame, mw)

exclaim — verb

  • exclaimpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • exclaimshe / she / it
  • exclaimedpast simple
  • exclaiming-ing form

1. to make a sudden loud statement that shows a strong feeling you have just had, s

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to make a sudden loud statement that shows a strong feeling you have just had, such as being shocked, thrilled, annoyed, or hurt.

例句

When Vinícius opened the gift, he exclaimed in delight at the vintage guitar inside.

collocation: exclaim in delight

"That can't be true!" Tamar exclaimed, staring at the letter in disbelief.

pattern: direct speech + exclaimed

同義詞
  • cry out

    less formal than exclaim; can be a wordless shout of alarm or pain

  • shout

    broader meaning; does not necessarily carry surprise or sudden emotion

  • blurt out

    more sudden and less controlled; suggests saying something without thinking first

  • declare

    more formal; used for planned or deliberate announcements rather than sudden reactions

反義詞
  • whisper

    quiet and restrained — opposite of the loud, emotional quality of exclaim

文法句型

exclaim + [direct speech]

exclaim + [that-clause]

exclaim + in/with/at + [emotion or trigger]

用法筆記

The emotion that triggers the exclamation is almost always stated alongside the verb (e.g., exclaim in surprise, exclaim with delight, exclaim in frustration). This word appears more often in written stories than in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌He exclaimed loudly to get the waiter's attention.
✅He called out loudly to get the waiter's attention.
💡Exclaim implies strong emotion, not merely a loud voice.
❌She exclaimed that the meeting would begin at 2 pm.
✅She announced that the meeting would begin at 2 pm.
💡Exclaim is used for sudden emotional reactions, not for stating scheduled information.