Shrieks

Shrieks refers to the making of a loud, piercing, and often involuntary cry or sound, typically expressing extreme emotion such as fear, pain, excitement, or anger. It's a sharp, high-pitched vocalization, often described as a scream, yell, or squawk. The suddenness and intensity of a shriek often draw immediate attention and signal a strong emotional state or a situation requiring urgent awareness. shrieks can also describe the sound made by non-human entities, such as animals, machines, or the wind, if the sounds are comparable in nature. In the context of abstract ideas, shrieks can also represent other sounds, for instance, from the wind.

Shrieks meaning with examples

• The rollercoaster crested the hill, and a chorus of shrieks erupted from the passengers as they plunged downward, relishing the exhilarating fear. The sudden drop and air whistling past created a symphony of screaming and shouting. They were all thrilled by the sudden sensation. Everyone was overjoyed. The thrilling fear they experienced left them ecstatic.
• Upon discovering the shadowy figure in her closet, she let out a terrified *shriek*, convinced that a monster lurked in her room. The bloodcurdling scream was echoed from the room. She was really scared of the dark. Her screams immediately alerted her parents. The sound could be heard for miles around.
• The referee's whistle shrieks cut through the silence of the stadium as a player was penalized, immediately followed by a collective groan from the disappointed home crowd. Their loud boos sounded even louder than the whistle. The match had been a spectacle. One person felt that the match should have been canceled. The fans grew mad with anticipation.
• The metal door screeched open as the wind outside *shrieked*, causing the old house to tremble and the occupants to feel a chill. The house has not been updated in years. The wind howled and caused the old door to open. Everything inside shook and felt cold. It seemed to have a mind of its own.
• In the silent opera, the singer's operatic voice shrieks pierced through the orchestra's music, evoking intense emotional pain in the audience, and telling a story. Her voice resonated with emotion. The room was dark and all attention was on her. Her notes were breathtaking, as the stage lights illuminated her. Many people felt very emotional from the music.