What is another word for shouted?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈa͡ʊtɪd] (IPA)

The word "shouted" can sometimes be too general and lacks specificity. To add color and precision to your writing, you can use synonyms for this term, such as yelled, bellowed, exclaimed, hollered, screamed, or roared. Each of these words convey a slightly different tone and level of intensity. For example, "yelled" suggests a sense of urgency or anger, while "bellowed" implies a deep, loud voice. "Exclaimed" denotes surprise or excitement, while "hollered" is more informal and often used when expressing joy or laughter. "Screamed" suggests a high-pitched, piercing sound, and "roared" is often used to describe a powerful or aggressive yell.

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What are the hypernyms for Shouted?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for shouted?

Antonyms for the word "shouted" include whispered, muttered, murmured, spoke softly, spoke quietly, and talked in a hushed voice. These antonyms imply a tone of restraint, softness, and subtlety, as opposed to the loud, abrupt, and forceful nature of shouting. Whispering and muttering may imply secrecy or intimacy, while speaking quietly or in a hushed voice may suggest the need for discretion or a desire not to disturb others. Using antonyms of "shouted" can convey different emotions and tones in writing, such as creating a sense of calmness or intimacy in dialogue or a scene.

What are the antonyms for Shouted?

  • adj.

    noun

Usage examples for Shouted

He shouted several times, but Captain Cromwell could not hear him.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
"Wouldn't it be fine," I shouted into Jamie's ear, "if Billy O'Hare or Withero could just drop in now?"
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
There's the other wagon, shouted Bobby.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Shouted

  • We are the miracle of force and matter making itself over into imagination and will. Incredible. The Life Force experimenting with forms. You for one. Me for another. The Universe has shouted itself alive. We are one of the shouts.
    Ray Bradbury
  • I'm finding it increasingly difficult to simply walk down the street. In New York, I dashed in to buy a big pair of sunglasses to conceal myself, but the guy behind the counter shouted 'Hey! It's Dr. House.'
    Hugh Laurie
  • There is also poetry written to be shouted in a square in front of an enthusiastic crowd. This occurs especially in countries where authoritarian regimes are in power.
    Eugenio Montale
  • I phoned my grandparents and my grandfather said 'We saw your movie.' 'Which one?' I said. He shouted 'Betty, what was the name of that movie I didn't like?
    Brad Pitt
  • Hour after hour, they shouted at me, accused me, insulted me and members of my family.
    Sam Sheppard

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