adj

shrieking

Shrieking (adj) means making a sharp, high-pitched sound. Example: “The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night.”

adj

Making a sharp, high-pitched sound.

"The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night."

How to use shrieking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishProducing a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise.

more shrieking comparative, most shrieking superlative

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The _____ wind rattled the windows all night.

From shriek + -ing.

seeking reeking peeking

What does “shrieking” mean?

The word “shrieking” means making a sharp, high-pitched sound. In plain terms, producing a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise.

How do you use “shrieking” in a sentence?

Here is “shrieking” used in a sentence: “The shrieking wind rattled the windows all night.”

What part of speech is “shrieking”?

“Shrieking” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of shrieking?

"shrieking" (adj) means making a sharp, high-pitched sound.