- present participle of scream.
screaming
Americanadjective
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characterized by a shrill cry or piercing sound; uttering or emitting screams.
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boldly striking or startling.
screaming colors; screaming headlines.
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causing hilarious laughter; extremely funny.
a screaming farce.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of screaming
1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); see scream, -ing 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"I looked at the size of it and I realised, that's not a dolphin. And so we just start screaming at the top of our lungs, just like 'shark, shark, shark'."
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
"It was a beautiful day and then people were screaming, running," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Panic has set in among some who reportedly find themselves screaming in committee meetings, “We’re screwed!”
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
We watched candle-dipping artisans at work with wide eyes, heard the screaming whistle of the authentic steam locomotive train, and perused each room of the Dolly Parton Experience museum with glee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Suddenly there was a screaming in my ears and a great flapping of wings against my head and in my hair.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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