shouting Meaning & Definition
What Does Shouting Mean?
As a noun, shouting means An instance of loud or highly audible acclamation, clamor, crying or uproar. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of shout. As a verb, it means To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
Word Facts for Shouting
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈʃaʊtɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | howling, noisy and crying |
| Plural | shoutings |
Shouting Definition (Noun)
- An instance of loud or highly audible acclamation, clamor, crying or uproar.
Shouting as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of shout
Verb
- To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
- To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out
They shouted his name to get his attention.
- To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.
- To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.
Please don't shout in the chat room.
- To treat with shouts or clamor.
Noun
- The action of the verb to shout.
Synonyms of Shouting
Shouting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Shouting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Shouting in a Sentence
They shouted his name to get his attention.
He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.
Please don't shout in the chat room.
Word Forms & Grammar
shouting (plural shoutings)
shouting
Words That Rhyme With Shouting
Shouting Pronunciation
You say shouting as //ˈʃaʊtɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shouting
Is shouting a noun or a verb?
Shouting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for shouting?
Close synonyms of shouting are howling, noisy and crying. See the full list of shouting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of shouting?
The plural of shouting is shoutings.