screaming

• Descreve algo muito óbvio, chamativo ou intenso, usado para enfatizar uma qualidade ou característica; pode indicar algo gritante, evidente ou de cor extremamente vibrante.

Describes something that is very obvious, striking, or intense, often used to emphasize a quality or characteristic.

1. Extremely intenseB2informal

   So intense or powerful that it evokes a scream or strong reaction.

   Estrondoso

   • The finale of the movie was a screaming success.
   • He hit a screaming fastball that left the crowd in awe.
   • The headline was a screaming example of sensational journalism.

   Sinônimosacuteextremefierceintenseoverwhelmingpowerfulsevere

   Antônimosfaintgentlemildquietsoftsubtle

2. Resembling a screamB2informal

   Having a quality or effect that is similar to a scream, often in terms of sound or color.

   Berreiro

   • The car was painted a screaming shade of neon yellow.
   • A screaming siren pierced the night air.
   • The guitar solo had a screaming, high-pitched tone.

   Sinônimosgarishglaringloudpiercingscreechingshriekingshrill

3. Hilarious or uproariousB2informal

   Marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter.

   Hilariante

   • The comedian's routine was absolutely screaming funny.
   • We had a screaming good time at the party last night.
   • The play was a screaming farce that had the audience in stitches.

   Sinônimoscomicalfarcicalhilarioushystericallaughableriotoussidesplittinguproarious

   Antônimosgraveserioussolemnsomberunfunny

• Substantivo que designa um grito agudo, alto e penetrante, ou um som muito agudo e estridente semelhante a esse grito.

A noun referring to a loud, sharp, piercing cry or a high-pitched noise that resembles such a cry.

1. Sharp piercing cryA2informal

   A loud, high-pitched, and often prolonged cry expressing strong emotion such as fear, pain, or excitement.

   Grito

   • The screaming of the children could be heard from the playground.
   • A sudden screaming broke the silence of the night.
   • The sound of screaming filled the stadium when the team scored.

   Sinônimoscryhowlscreamscreechshrieksquealwailyell

2. High-pitched noiseB1informal

   A loud, harsh, and high-pitched sound that resembles a human cry, often produced by machines or animals.

   Guincho

   • The screaming of the car's brakes made everyone cover their ears.
   • The factory was filled with the screaming of machinery.
   • The screaming of the wind during the storm was terrifying.

   Sinônimosscreamscreechshrieksquealwail

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de emitir um grito alto e agudo, geralmente por medo, excitação, dor ou raiva.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a loud, high-pitched cry, often due to fear, excitement, or pain.

1. Loud cry of fear or painA2formal

   To make a loud, high-pitched cry, usually due to fear, pain, or excitement.

   Gritar de medo ou dor

   • She screamed when she saw the spider.
   • The child screamed in pain after falling.
   • He screamed for help when the fire started.

   Sinônimoscryhollerhowlscreechshrieksquealwailyell

   Antônimosmurmurmutterwhimperwhisper

2. Shout loudlyA2informal

   To shout something in a loud, high-pitched voice.

   Gritar

   • The fans screamed the player's name.
   • She screamed at him to stop.
   • They screamed with joy when they won the game.

   Sinônimoscryhollerhowlscreechshrieksquealyell

   Antônimosmumblemurmurwhisper

3. Make a loud noiseB1informal

   To produce a loud, piercing sound, like a siren or engine.

   Emitir um som alto

   • The ambulance screamed down the street.
   • The jet engines screamed as the plane took off.
   • The wind screamed through the trees during the storm.

   Sinônimosblarehowlscreechshrieksquealwail

   Antônimosmumblemurmurmutterwhisper