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Definition of Shrieked
1. Adjective. Uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror.
Definition of Shrieked
1. Verb. (past of shriek) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Shrieked
1. shriek [v] - See also: shriek
Lexicographical Neighbors of Shrieked
Literary usage of Shrieked
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1910)
"Ascanio shrieked out: "Mercy, my father; save me," and wanted to throw himself
upon my neck. Accordingly, I laid hand to my little dagger, and told them to ..."
2. The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1910)
"Just at that moment a great wave broke over the boat. Ascanio shrieked out: "
Mercy, my father; save me," and wanted to throw himself upon my neck. ..."
3. Miscellanies by William Makepeace Thackeray (1877)
"It was Mrs. Berry, and when Cutler and I saw her, we both ran away as fast as
our legs could carry CM. Berry, at this, shrieked with a wild laughter. ..."
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