screaming

[ˈskriːmɪŋ]

screaming Definition

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

Synonyms for screaming

• shouting
• yelling
• screeching
• hollering
• roaring

Phrases with screaming

• screaming match

  a loud and intense argument between two or more people

  Example

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

• screaming headline

  a sensational and attention-grabbing newspaper headline

  Example

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

• screaming deal

  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.'