Search
to scream
Example
The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror.
Children playing on the roller coaster could n't help but scream with exhilaration as the ride descended.
02
to utter something in a loud, high-pitched voice, expressing intense emotions such as anger, fear, or distress
Ditransitive: to scream a message at sb
Example
They screamed obscenities at each other during the heated argument.
She screamed insults at her boss after being unfairly criticized in front of her colleagues.
03
to emit a loud, high-pitched nosie
Intransitive
Example
The ambulance screamed down the street, its sirens blaring to alert traffic.
As the fire broke out, the building 's fire alarm screamed, warning occupants to evacuate.
Scream
01
sharp piercing cry
02
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
03
a joke that seems extremely funny
04
an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining
Humorous
InformalExample
That vacation was a scream!
The party last night was a scream, everyone had a blast.
