screaming

[skree-ming]

adjective

1. characterized by a shrill cry or piercing sound; uttering or emitting screams.

2. boldly striking or startling.

   screaming colors; screaming headlines.

3. causing hilarious laughter; extremely funny.

   a screaming farce.

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• screamingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of screaming¹

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

Example Sentences

“I think these dudes are going to be taken by surprise. I expect jumping, screaming, crying; the emotion of hearing those songs that really move you.”

From Los Angeles Times

Children began to run out screaming a few seconds later.

From BBC

“My paintings feel like good vibes. Somebody else might run out screaming if they see it, but you know, what can you do? Our intention in life is to bring love into the world.”

From Los Angeles Times

First there was playing the host team in front of screaming fans in an indoor pool.

From Los Angeles Times

Video show people screaming and fleeing from the event.

From Los Angeles Times

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