exclaimed
verb
Form of exclaim , past tense of exclaim.
Simple meaning
To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihksklaymdSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪkskˈleɪmd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of exclaim
To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
past tense of exclaim
To say suddenly and with strong emotion.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
Used this way, exclaimed is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It comes across as direct, sometimes bluntly so.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Sudden and forceful
- Usage feel
- Blunt and forceful
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