screaming
When someone's making a lot of noise with their voice, they're screaming.
Screaming is often used to describe when someone's being very loud and expressive about something, usually because they're feeling strongly emotional. You might see it in headlines like "Teenager Screams in Joy After Winning Contest" or hear it on social media when someone shares a video of themselves screaming with excitement after achieving a goal. People also scream for help if they're in danger or need assistance, so the word can have a more urgent tone.
How common is "screaming"?
Word screaming is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
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noun
A scream.
adjective
Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.
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Real examples of "screaming" in context
