exclaiming
Voicing sudden emotion
Exclaiming is crying out suddenly or emphatically, usually from strong emotion—surprise, joy, anger, or alarm: She exclaimed in delight when she saw the puppy.
The word suggests an involuntary or spontaneous outburst rather than measured speech.
Vocally projecting loudly
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
- screamingLoud, shrill vocalizing
- bellowingLoud, deep shouting
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
hollering · booming · thunderous · blaring · deafening · piercing · clamorous · vociferous
Cry of amazement
- heyInformal greeting or summons
- ohSoft exclamation of realization
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- bravoAcclaim for performers
alas · hooray · huzzah · hallelujah · voila · ouch · oops · whoa
Sudden emotional release
- outcryLoud public protest
- cryVocal expression of emotion
- shoutLoud vocal outburst
- declarationFormal public announcement
proclamation · ejaculation · expletive · blurting · bursting out · calling · vocalizing · spontaneous speech
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- incredulityInability to accept something
startled · stunned · gobsmacked · flabbergasted · dumbfounded · thunderstruck · astounded · aghast
shouting
Vocally projecting loudly
roaring · hollering · booming · thunderous · blaring · deafening · piercing · clamorous · vociferous · earsplitting
wow
Cry of amazement
bravo · alas · hooray · huzzah · hallelujah · voila · ouch · oops · whoa · gee
outburst
Sudden emotional release
declaration · proclamation · ejaculation · expletive · blurting · bursting out · calling · vocalizing · spontaneous speech
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
incredulity · startled · stunned · gobsmacked · flabbergasted · dumbfounded · thunderstruck · astounded · aghast · stupefied
emphatic
Expressed with force
- vehementIntensely forceful in feeling
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
fervent · ardent · impassioned · spirited · vigorous · fiery · heated · urgent · dramatic · animated
joy
Intense positive emotion
- furyIntense violent anger
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
delight · rage · fear · despair · grief · horror · elation · ecstasy · frustration · passion
exclaimingstating
Expressing in words
deadpanning · suppressing · keeping quiet · understating · remarking
exclaim, reclaim, proclaim, acclaim, exclamation, disclaim, declaim, exclaimed, disclaimer