screaming

[ skree-ming ]

adjective

1. characterized by a shrill cry or piercing sound; uttering or emitting screams.
2. boldly striking or startling:

   screaming colors; screaming headlines.

3. causing hilarious laughter; extremely funny:

   a screaming farce.

noun

1. the act or sound of a person or thing that screams.

Other Words From

• screaming·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of screaming¹

1350–1400; Middle English (gerund); scream, -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“You can’t just get rid of all the stuff in the federal government without people screaming their heads off,” Kamarck said.

From Los Angeles Times

I remember my mouth opening up, and I started screaming, and I didn’t stop until the end of the show.

From Los Angeles Times

I was screaming with all the girls and all the boys.

From Los Angeles Times

Look at the way he carries the ball and the defensive work he does - and it was the first time my wife has told me off for screaming at a goal, when he put his strike in the top corner.

From BBC

"She came around when I started screaming," she said.

From BBC

Related Words

• campy
• charming
• comical
• delightful
• diverting
• droll
• engaging
• enjoyable
• entertaining
• fun
• gratifying
• humorous
• interesting
• lively
• pleasant
• pleasing