Screaming

/ˈskriː.mɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loud, sharp cry or shout.

The screaming from the haunted house could be heard down the street.

an intense, often frantic expression of emotion, especially fear or pain.

His screams echoed in the night, sending chills down everyone’s spine.

verb

the act of making a loud, sharp cry or shout, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

She was screaming with joy when she heard the good news.

to make a loud, high-pitched sound.

The brakes were screaming as the car came to a sudden halt.

Derived from the Old English 'scrēamian', meaning 'to shout or cry out'.

scream bloody murder

To scream very loudly, usually in a state of panic or fear.

scream from the rooftops

To loudly and openly declare something.

scream

To make a loud, piercing cry.

shout

To speak or cry out loudly.

Screaming in excitement or enjoyment.

That movie was so good, I'm still screaming about it!

To express online enthusiasm or intensity.

I just got an A on my exam, and I'm screaming right now!