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); scream, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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“Industrials, home builders, small caps and emerging markets are screaming buys today if we are right on the outcome,” Ghabour said.

From MarketWatch

The BBC has verified clips of the aftermath of the explosion, which show smoke rising from a building as crowds gathered nearby, with some people screaming in panic.

From BBC

“I’ll try it. If you hear me screaming tonight, don’t worry. I’m just introducing myself to the ghost.”

From Literature

“Hear what? My brain screaming? Yeah, that’s coming in loud and clear, thanks.”

From Literature

The BBC has verified clips of the aftermath of the explosion, which show smoke rising from a building as crowds gather nearby and people can be heard screaming in panic.

From BBC

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