screaming Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun sharp piercing cry
   screech; screeching; shriek; scream; shrieking.
   
   • her screaming attracted the neighbors
2. noun a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
   shriek; screech; screeching; scream; shrieking.
   
   • he ducked at the screechings of shells
   • he heard the scream of the brakes
3. verb utter a sudden loud cry
   cry; hollo; squall; shout; call; holler; yell; scream; shout out.
   
   • she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
   • I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
4. verb utter or declare in a very loud voice
   yell; scream.
   
   • You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine
5. verb make a loud, piercing sound
   scream.
   
   • Fighter planes are screaming through the skies
6. adjective satellite so extremely intense as to evoke screams
   
   • in screaming agony
   • a screaming rage
7. adjective satellite resembling a scream in effect
   
   • screaming headlines
   • screaming colors and designs
8. adjective satellite marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
   uproarious; hilarious.
   
   • hilarious broad comedy
   • a screaming farce
   • uproarious stories

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