exclaiming

ex-claim-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of exclaim; crying out suddenly, typically in surprise, anger, or pain.

  2. 2.

    Speaking with strong emotion.

Related words

Antonyms: murmuring, muttering, whispering
See also: exclaim, exclaims, exclamation, shouting
Synonyms: calling out, crying out, declaring, shouting

Etymology

Present participle of "exclaim," from Latin "exclamare" (to cry out), from "ex-" (out) + "clamare" (to cry, shout).