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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The memory of small children running blindly through the hallways screaming will stay with me forever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Bystanders filmed the teen screaming that he was a minor and a U.S. citizen.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Similar attacks triggered fires at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, bringing energy product screaming to a halt at the largest natural gas hub in the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It was far from a relaxing or private meal, however, with a huge crowd of photographers and screaming fans surrounding Jordan.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I unhooked him from the gangline and carried him, lunging and screaming, to the sled.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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