exclaiming

(noun) an abrupt excited utterance. Synonyms: exclamation. Examples: "She gave an exclamation of delight." "There was much exclaiming over it."

(verb) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy. Synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout. Examples: "`i won!' he exclaimed." "`help!' she cried." "`i'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost."

(verb) state or announce. Synonyms: proclaim, exclaim, promulgate. Examples: "`i am not a communist,' he exclaimed." "The king will proclaim an amnesty."