Definition of exclaiming

Overview of noun exclaiming

The noun exclaiming has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) exclamation, exclaiming

(an abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it")

Overview of verb exclaim

The verb exclaim has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (8) exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout

(utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost")

2. (5) proclaim, exclaim, promulgate

(state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty")