noun Download 🔗Share A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound. Examples : "The sudden loud scream startled everyone in the classroom. " sound emotion exclamation language communication sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer. Examples : "The band's lead singer used a powerful scream to express the anger in the song. " music sound entertainment style essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Used as an intensifier Examples : "We had a real scream of a time at the beach." sound language exclamation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (printers' slang) exclamation mark Examples : "The teacher told the students to add a scream to the end of their sentences for emphasis. " language writing mark word sign exclamation communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The child screamed when he saw the large dog. " sound action sensation emotion communication body human essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move quickly; to race. Examples : "He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill." action vehicle race essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of. Examples : "The rising cost of groceries screams a need for budget cuts. " style appearance character sign essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
