লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
banshee
In its mythological sense, a banshee is an omen of death, deeply rooted in Gaelic folklore. The focus is not on malice, but on the mournful, supernatural nature of the wail. It evokes an atmosphere of dread, fate, and ancestral connection.
When used to describe a person, the term is almost always hyperbolic and usually carries a negative or mocking tone. It describes a sound that is not just loud, but piercing, high-pitched, and distressing. It is frequently used to describe children throwing tantrums or people reacting with extreme terror or anger.
Comparing it to "scream" or "shriek," calling someone a banshee emphasizes the relentless and ear-splitting quality of the noise. It suggests a sound that is unnatural or overwhelming, rather than a simple vocalization.
Meanings
Examples
The legend says a banshee appears before a family member dies.
I heard the wail of a banshee echoing through the misty glen.
Stop screaming like a banshee or you will wake up the whole house.
She let out a shriek like a banshee when she saw the spider.
The old woman claimed to be a banshee protecting her ancestral line.
My daughter is a total banshee when she does not get her way.
A banshee is often depicted as an old woman with long streaming hair.
That alarm clock sounds like a banshee in the morning.