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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Andreína said Kleiber was in a "state of shock, screaming and screaming" when he arrived at the hospital.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

We’ve all seen the Norway fans rowing at baseball games, Americans screaming their hearts out to “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” and Scottish fans drinking all the beer in Boston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Investors sent KB Home stock screaming higher by 17% following a well received earnings reaction—its first positive reaction in its last eight financial reports.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Other customers are heard in the background screaming and crying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The thought clawed at him, and he kicked harder, his muscles screaming with effort.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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