shrieking
word · lemma: shriek
Definition
Making a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, usually because of fear, surprise, pain, or excitement.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes an intense, unpleasant noise from people or animals. Common in horror or excitement contexts. Used for both literal sounds and figuratively for unpleasant loud noises. Typically informal.
Spanish: chillando - gritando (agudo)Portuguese (BR): gritando - gritando agudoPortuguese (PT): gritar - guincharChinese (Simplified): 尖叫Chinese (Traditional): 尖叫Hindi: चिल्लाना (तेज़ और तीखी आवाज़ में)Arabic: يصرخ (بصوت مرتفع وحاد)Bengali: চিৎকার করা - আর্তনাদ করাRussian: визжать - пронзительно кричатьJapanese: 叫び声を上げる - 悲鳴を上げるVietnamese: thét lên - hét lên caoKorean: 비명을 지르다 - 소리를 지르다Turkish: çığlık atmakUrdu: چیخنا - چلاّناIndonesian: menjerit - berteriak nyaring
Example Sentences
The baby started shrieking when she saw the dog.
basic
We heard someone shrieking in the hallway.
basic
The girl was shrieking with laughter at the funny clown.
basic
Kids were shrieking as the roller coaster took off.
natural
She came running in, shrieking about a spider in the kitchen.
natural
The audience kept shrieking during the horror movie.
natural