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exclaiming

Phoneticsex·claim·ing

US/ɪkˈskɫeɪmɪŋ/

UK/ɛksklˈeɪmɪŋ/

Definition

n. the act of saying something suddenly and loudly, usually because of a strong feeling like surprise or anger.

n. the act of expressing a sudden, forceful utterance, typically in response to strong emotion or surprise. Often used in the context of public outbursts or spontaneous speech.

Examples

“The crowd's exclaiming filled the entire stadium.”

“The sudden exclaiming from the back of the room silenced the speaker for a moment.”

“The poet captures the raw energy of the protest through vivid descriptions of exclaiming voices that rose and fell like the tide against the city walls.”

Examples

simple

“The crowd's exclaiming filled the entire stadium.”

contextual

“The sudden exclaiming from the back of the room silenced the speaker for a moment.”

complex

“The poet captures the raw energy of the protest through vivid descriptions of exclaiming voices that rose and fell like the tide against the city walls.”

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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