screaming

[ˈskriːmɪŋ]

screaming Definition

  • 1a loud, high-pitched cry expressing extreme emotion or pain
  • 2very funny or entertaining

Using screaming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "screaming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby was screaming for hours.

  • Example

    She was screaming with laughter at the comedian's jokes.

  • Example

    The fans were screaming with excitement when their favorite band came on stage.

screaming Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with screaming

  • a loud and intense argument between two or more people

    Example

    The two politicians got into a screaming match during the debate.

  • a sensational and attention-grabbing newspaper headline

    Example

    The newspaper's screaming headline about the celebrity scandal sold a lot of copies.

  • an excellent bargain or value

    Example

    I got a screaming deal on this car at the dealership.

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Summary: screaming in Brief

The adjective 'screaming' [ˈskriːmɪŋ] can describe a loud, high-pitched cry expressing extreme emotion or pain, as in 'The baby was screaming for hours.' It can also mean very funny or entertaining, as in 'She was screaming with laughter at the comedian's jokes.' Other phrases include 'screaming match,' 'screaming headline,' and 'screaming deal.'

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