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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
For now, however, the company that produces Flock cameras is holding off on technology that can register screaming and perhaps even speech. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Harry Styles didn’t need to name-drop Taylor Swift to get his Madison Square Garden crowd screaming. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026 And as the rapturous applause and screaming showed, such stealthy-chic designs, with small details and a sharp silhouette, still have maximum impact. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026 Sure, that works, though Owen Thiele screaming gets a tad old by the end of the episode. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Among the screaming critics is Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles). — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Don't be one of those loudmouths yelling and screaming and pretending. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 No political motivations, no going on every talk show screaming about how this side is wrong of that side is wrong. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 There were two shots, one that Cantu initially survived — as evidenced by his screaming in pain — and a second that went through his head and killed him. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 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 results are sexy and funny, strange and gorgeous, personal and political, unconcerned with taboo or traditional structure.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Royals’ bat boy comes in and out of view, but there are two funny moments.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 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
  • Being pelted on the world’s stage with the modern equivalent of rotten tomatoes – memes and scathing online posts – hasn't kept the dancer, born Rachael Gunn, from laughing.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, at lunch, instead of separating into groups to eat, all 16 participants form one mega table and spend the half-hour joking and laughing together.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 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
  • Its thick green leaves look juicy, and the mulberries are already red because of the sunshine and the good care of the gardeners.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The strawberry note adds a juicy, fruity twist, while the coffee and vanilla give it a warm, rich finish.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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