verb
- said something suddenly and with strong emotion
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- “What a surprise!” she ejaculated when she saw the gift.
- “I can’t believe it!” he ejaculated in amazement.
- The witness ejaculated his denial before the lawyer finished the question.
- “Impossible!” the professor ejaculated upon hearing the results.
- She ejaculated a cry of joy when she received the news.