What is the meaning of exclaiming?

noun

• An abrupt excited utterance.
  • usage: "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it"
  • synonyms: exclamation

verb

• Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.
  • usage: "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
  • synonyms: exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout
• State or announce.
  • usage: "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"
  • synonyms: proclaim, exclaim, promulgate