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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Ninety minutes of screaming in tune, which is what I do for a living — I’m not up for that yet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Accessorizing the lock box was a button with bold white lettering screaming at me to “PUSH FOR ASSISTANCE.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

What a moment that must have been for the youngster, a free run on goal, an open target and the noise of 60,000 fans screaming in his ears.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

But the Optiq is a screaming bargain, as well-built, capable, comfortable and connected as anything at its price point, its EV-ness notwithstanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A picture of the cliffs, great monsters with the wind screaming, tearing.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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