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

WordNet


Scream"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Uttering screams; shrieking.
  2. Having the nature of a scream; like a scream; shrill; sharp.
    The fearful matrons raise a screaming cry. Dryden.

Webster 1913