Synonyms

screaming

American

[skree-ming] / ˈskri mɪŋ /

adjective

characterized by a shrill cry or piercing sound; uttering or emitting screams.
boldly striking or startling.

screaming colors; screaming headlines.
causing hilarious laughter; extremely funny.

a screaming farce.

noun

the act or sound of a person or thing that screams.

Other Word Forms

screamingly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of screaming

1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); see scream, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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One customer said Medina had previously helped him buy a legendary Screaming Eagle wine that he hadn’t been able to get through the winery’s yearslong waiting list.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

St. Vincent scored several awards on the night, including best alternative music album for All Born Screaming.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

“He was very, very, angry. Very upset. Screaming, basically, at me.”

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

Screaming at Gaetz on the House floor was not the first time that he has been mad in public.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

Screaming with joy, Manuelito and my brothers jumped up and down like grasshoppers.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez

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