SCREAMING
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of SCREAMING
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.
"He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."
To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
"Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice."
A scream.
Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.
Obvious; distinct.
Effeminate, flamboyant or otherwise obviously gay.
"Did you see that guy at the bar? Screaming!"
Examples of SCREAMING in a Sentence
- "He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."
- "Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice."
- "Did you see that guy at the bar? Screaming!"
Word Details
Is SCREAMING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCREAMING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCREAMING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCREAMING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | e | a | m | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCREAMING
100 words from the letters in SCREAMING
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How to Use SCREAMING in Word Games
SCREAMING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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