shriek

/ʃri:k/
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shriek

The child let out a shriek of delight on the swing.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A high-pitched, sharp, and often loud cry or sound: A "shriek" is a sudden, piercing vocalization, typically expressing a strong emotion like terror, pain, or extreme excitement. It can also describe a similar high-pitched, piercing sound made by an object.
    • A sharp, piercing cry: Specifically, a loud, shrill scream.

  2. Verb:

    • To utter a high-pitched, sharp, and often loud cry or sound: To make a sudden, piercing scream or sound, often involuntarily due to fear, surprise, pain, or laughter.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She let out a shriek of terror when she saw the spider.
    • The shriek of the train's brakes echoed through the station.
    • His joke was met with shrieks of laughter from the audience.

  • Verb:

    • The children shrieked with joy when they saw the ice cream truck.
    • "Watch out!" he shrieked as the car swerved.
    • The metal shrieked as it was bent out of shape.
Advanced Usage

  • "to shriek with [emotion]": To scream in a way that expresses a specific intense feeling.

    • She shrieked with delight upon opening the gift.
    • The crowd shrieked with excitement as the band took the stage.

  • "to shriek something": To say or shout something in a high-pitched, piercing voice.

    • "Get out!" she shrieked at the intruder.
Variants and Related Words

  • Shrieking (adj/noun/verb, present participle): Making or characterized by a shriek.

    • The shrieking wind kept us awake all night.
    • We heard a terrible shrieking from the alley.

  • Shrieky (adj, informal): Tending to shriek or having a shrill, high-pitched quality.

    • The singer's voice was a bit too shrieky for my taste.
Synonyms
  • Scream: A long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain.
  • Screech: A harsh, high-pitched scream or sound.
  • Squeal: A long, high-pitched cry or sound, often expressing pain, surprise, or delight.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Shriek out: To utter a shriek or to say something with a shriek.
    • He shrieked out a warning just in time.
Related Idioms
  • Shriek like a banshee: To scream very loudly and shrilly. (A banshee is a female spirit in Irish folklore whose wail warns of death.)
    • When she saw the mouse, she shrieked like a banshee.
shriek

The child let out a shriek of delight on the swing.

Noun
  1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
    • he ducked at the screechings of shells
    • he heard the scream of the brakes
  2. sharp piercing cry
    • her screaming attracted the neighbors
Verb
  1. utter a shrill cry

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