usage: an abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it"
Verb
1. exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout, express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
usage: 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. proclaim, exclaim, promulgate, declare
usage: state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"