scream

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to show a quality so clearly that it is impossible to ignore.

v. to be highly suggestive or indicative of a particular quality or style. Intransitive, often followed by 'of'.

“Everything about that expensive car screams 'wealth'.”

“The minimalist decor and cold lighting scream corporate efficiency, leaving little room for personal expression in the workspace.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a loud, high sound made by a person or animal.

n. a loud, piercing vocalisation, typically high in pitch.

日本語:悲鳴※

“A sudden scream from the basement made everyone stop talking.”

“The silence of the night was shattered by a piercing scream that echoed through the narrow alleyways.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a person or situation that is extremely funny.

n. a person, thing, or situation that is hilariously funny or entertaining.

“You should meet my cousin; she is an absolute scream at parties.”

“The play was a total scream from start to finish, leaving the audience breathless with laughter.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. a style of singing in rock or metal music that sounds rough and loud.

n. a vocal technique common in heavy metal and related genres involving distorted, high-intensity vocalisation.

“The lead singer's powerful scream is the highlight of their new album.”

“The transition from melodic verses to a guttural scream is a hallmark of the band's experimental sound.”