Shouting: meaning, definitions and examples
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shouting
[ หสaสtษชล ]
expressing loudness
Shouting refers to the act of speaking or calling out loudly, often to attract attention or convey strong emotions. It can indicate excitement, anger, or urgency. While commonly associated with negative feelings, people may also shout out of joy or celebration. The volume of shouting typically exceeds normal conversation levels, making it a notable form of vocal expression.
Synonyms
bellowing, hollering, screaming, yelling.
Examples of usage
- The coach was shouting instructions from the sidelines.
- She found herself shouting in excitement during the concert.
- He was shouting for help after falling into the water.
Translations
Translations of the word "shouting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gritando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schreiend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berteriak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ krzyczฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซใถใใจ
๐ซ๐ท criant
๐ช๐ธ gritando
๐น๐ท baฤฤฑrma
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌ ์ง๋ฅด๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ kลiฤรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kriฤanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ vpijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ รถskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนาะฐะนะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑลqฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ gritando
Etymology
The word 'shout' comes from the Old English term 'sceotan', which means to 'shoot' or 'throw'. This term evolved through Middle English as 'shouten', which maintained the sense of a loud vocal expression. Over centuries, the meaning shifted to focus more specifically on raising one's voice in a forceful manner. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*skeutan', which is related to other Germanic languages. The way 'shouting' is perceived has also varied in cultural contexts; in some societies, it is common in heated discussions, while in others, it might be viewed as impolite. The transformation from a word meaning 'to throw' to one deeply associated with vocal expression reflects changes in language and societal norms.
Word Frequency Rank
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