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SCREAMING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Screaming.

How to pronounce screaming:

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Screaming - as a noun

Sharp piercing cry

Example: "Her screaming attracted the neighbors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screech14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

Example: "He ducked at the screechings of shells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scream10screech14screeching18shriek13shrieking17

Screaming - as an adjective satellite

So extremely intense as to evoke screams

Example: "In screaming agony"

Resembling a scream in effect

Example: "Screaming headlines"

Marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

Example: "Hilarious broad comedy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hilarious12uproarious12

Screaming - as a 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.

To move quickly; to race.

Example: "He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."

To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

Example: "Do you know what screams "i'm obnoxious"? people who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice."

Screaming - as an adjective

Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.

Obvious; distinct.

Effeminate, flamboyant or otherwise obviously gay.

Example: "Did you see that guy at the bar? screaming!"

Example Sentences

"The screaming baby finally fell asleep."
"She let out a screaming laugh at the funny joke."
"The crowd erupted into screaming cheers when their team scored."
"He ran out of the haunted house, screaming in fear."
"I woke up to the sound of screaming sirens outside."
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Word Game Points

Is SCREAMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, screaming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCREAMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SCREAMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, screaming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCREAMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SCREAMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, screaming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCREAMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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