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adjective

ˈskrē-miŋ How to pronounce screaming (audio)
Definition of screamingnext
1
as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction screaming headlines about the latest showbiz scandal

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2
as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter a screaming picture of everyone making silly faces

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screaming

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verb

present participle of scream
1
as in shrieking
to cry out loudly and emotionally we screamed when the roller coaster began its 30-foot plunge

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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound you'll scream when you see the outfit that she's wearing

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as in complaining
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely angry residents screamed that their neighborhood still hadn't been plowed a week after the snowstorm

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Recent Examples of screaming
Adjective
There was more screaming and yelling for people who wanted to get a ventilator available in their home. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
Verb
That screaming maximum seems like something from a motor world made increasingly distant by turbochargers, hybrid systems and electric motors. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 Imagine for a minute a Trojans defense with Luke Wafle, the nation’s top prospect in 2026, screaming off the edge a la the Bosa Bros at Ohio State. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 The fairgrounds on Tully Road will have Alaskan pigs racing, kids screaming on carnival rides and the usual assortment of huge corndogs, strawberry shortcakes and a variety of new fair food like tamales, bao buns and kabobs. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 The trailer has shots of medical staff treating screaming and severely injured patients, performing chest compressions and Robby consoling a grieving family member who received some tragic news. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Sweating, screaming, a whole arena echoing his every word – Brooks was rapturous. — Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 But Kiffin is used to people screaming at him and will have plenty more of it this fall. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Audio from her cousin's phone call to the Palestinian Red Crescent emergency service captured 15-year-old Layan describing the chaotic scene around her, amid the sound of gunfire and screaming, before the call dropped. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 There’s a lot of laughing and screaming [performance] notes across the open water. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screaming
  1. sensational
  2. funny
  3. shrieking
  4. laughing
  5. complaining
  6. juicy
  7. comedic
  8. squealing
Adjective
  • On the second play of the Chargers’ second possession, Herbert connected with wide receiver Quentin Johnston over the middle on a sensational 65-yard touchdown pass.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The capacity of most object narrators to travel in intimate proximity to human bodies prompted authors to relate sensational, fly-on-the-wall details about people’s private lives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensational
Adjective
  • The end result is Murder Bites, my funny, quirky mystery that takes place in a small town where everyone is obsessed with their tiny designer dogs.
    — Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • What is sort of funny is imagining how immersion in the city’s cultural scene fits into Vanderbilt’s broader ambitions.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of funny
Verb
  • The other customers cowered in the corners, while crowds formed at the windows outside, shrieking and recording the scene on their phones.
    — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
  • Kids are shrieking through their favorite splash pads, faces sticky with Bomb Pop juice and joy.
    — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
Definition of shrieking
Verb
  • In her post, Kaling could be seen posing on the streets of New York City with the show’s crew, documenting the cast’s visit to Good Morning America and laughing on set.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves spent their afternoon with Little League baseball players, sliding down hills and laughing alongside children who will remember Sunday for the rest of their lives.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of laughing
Verb
  • The sport is now on TV every night of the week these days—and unlike some traditionalists, football-loving families aren’t complaining.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Even before the eighth inning on Sunday, Flemming spent a great deal of time complaining on the WEEI broadcast.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of complaining
Adjective
  • The thick, juicy chop is served almost like a porterhouse steak.
    — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guy Pearce in a supporting turn as Rupert Murdoch could be even juicier.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of juicy
Adjective
  • Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The one comedic element Blair didn’t want to stick his neck out for?
    — William Earl, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedic
Verb
  • Video shot by OnScene TV on August 9 showed people rushing in and out of the store, some carrying merchandise, as roaring engines and squealing tires are heard in the background.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Who's signing up for France's annual pig-squealing championship?
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of squealing

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“Screaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screaming. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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