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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"My friend was shouting and screaming - an absolutely horrific experience, not just for me."

From BBC

As it often does, this contest should come down to defense, and a few critical plays that leave us screaming.

From The Wall Street Journal

Videos circulated online showing a snake handler removing one of the long black snakes that had slithered into the building - with onlookers screaming.

From BBC

The latest tranche of Epstein files is screaming evidence that there is work to be done and that previous generations had fallen down on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But we weren't able to heal in peace, so now we're screaming in public. We don't have a choice anymore."

From BBC

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