vociferous
crying out noisily; clamorous.
characterized by or uttered with noisy or vehement outcry: vociferous protests.
Origin of vociferous
1Other words for vociferous
Other words from vociferous
- vo·cif·er·ous·ly, adverb
- vo·cif·er·ous·ness, noun
- un·vo·cif·er·ous, adjective
- un·vo·cif·er·ous·ness, noun
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How to use vociferous in a sentence
The most vociferous of these commentators, like the New York Times’ David Leonhardt, even castigate those trying to keep themselves and those they love safe as barriers to getting back to normal.
Deftly wielding the Christian principles of love and forgiveness as a weapon in his fight to dismantle apartheid, he regularly, and publicly, prayed for the wellbeing of his opponents, even those who were most vociferous in their attacks against him.
Desmond Tutu, Anti-Apartheid Campaigner Who Tried to Heal the World, Dies at 90 | Aryn Baker | December 26, 2021 | TimeThis bill does not seem likely to be signed into law this session given its lack of support from high-up Democratic lawmakers, and it also faces vociferous opposition from the National Restaurant Association.
Every Worker Paid At Least $25 An Hour At This NYC Restaurant | Malaika Jabali | September 30, 2021 | Essence.comLife has a way of metamorphosing even the most vociferous young.
It stormed the streets in the summer of 2011, and it is alive and vociferous in the winter of 2013.
Resigned To Loss, But Optimism On The Center-Left | Fania Oz-Salzberger | January 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Indeed, Prada has become a vociferous advocate for springtime fur-wearing.
Louis Vuitton, Chanel, McQueen Cap Paris Spring 2013 Fashion Week Shows | Robin Givhan | October 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThey find vociferous support in attacking "outsiders" for taking jobs that belong, possibly by divine right, to sons of the soil.
The Irony of the Anti-Immigration Violence in Assam | Dilip D’Souza | August 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhether the GOP nominee for president will respond to the announcement in such vociferous terms remains to be seen.
Obama’s New Immigration Policy Explained: 7 Key Facts | The Daily Beast | June 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe vociferous tones pierce my ears, and my heart bleeds at his meaningless declamation.
Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist | Alexander BerkmanThe dog seems to owe its vociferous nature to man, who, of all beings, uses his tongue the most.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume IX (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonA crack of the whip, a vociferous shouting to the mules, and the coach faces right about with military precision for San Juan.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill StarrAs the news flew along the lines on that Sabbath morning, the cheering was prolonged and vociferous.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.A vociferous crowd of Dyaks hastened to the beach under the misapprehension that the proa was a trader.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles Beecham
British Dictionary definitions for vociferous
/ (vəʊˈsɪfərəs) /
characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: vociferous protests
making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous: a vociferous mob
Derived forms of vociferous
- vociferously, adverb
- vociferousness, noun
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