Vocabulary Entry

shrieking

|verb • noun

verb

To make a high-pitched, loud sound, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

Example Sentences

"She was shrieking in delight when she saw the surprise party."

"The child began shrieking when he saw the spider crawling toward him."

"They heard someone shrieking in the distance and rushed to help."

noun

Example Sentences

"A shrieking filled the air as the roller coaster took off."

"The movie was so scary that I couldn't help but let out a shrieking."

"His shrieking was enough to alert everyone nearby."