WORD MEANING
The scream meaning
thuh SKREEM · noun
A famous expressionist painting by Edvard Munch depicting a figure with an agonized expression against a turbulent sky.
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A loud, piercing cry expressing fear, pain, or excitement.
A cultural reference used to describe intense emotional distress or horror.
The term can refer to the artwork, a vocal expression, or be used metaphorically in various contexts.
Examples
The museum displayed The Scream by Edvard Munch.
She felt a sudden surge of emotion, like the figure in The Scream painting.