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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"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

As the Philadelphia Eagles were in the process of demolishing the favored Kansas City Chiefs by 18 points, I was screaming in front of the stunned and somewhat embarrassed faces of those sitting around me.

From Los Angeles Times

She had been very angry about the hawk, angrier even than when Bat and Janie got into loud screaming fights.

From Literature

Old Man Munson had some kind of fit and ran off into the woods, screaming.

From Literature

More women joined in, screaming and advancing until Hansen was driven out.

From Los Angeles Times

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