clamorous

[klam-er-uhs]

adjective

1. full of, marked by, or of the nature of clamor.

2. vigorous in demands or complaints.

Other Word Forms

• clamorously adverb
• clamorousness noun
• nonclamorous adjective
• nonclamorously adverb
• unclamorous adjective
• unclamorously adverb
• unclamorousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of clamorous¹

1375–1425; late Middle English. See clamor ¹, -ous

Example Sentences

It was a sweltering morning and the sun shone on the Nile as the clamorous city was rousing to life.

From Los Angeles Times

A touring production might be the way to go, but could an economic model be found that would allow the play to travel to venues more appropriate for a play than a clamorous jukebox musical?

From Los Angeles Times

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has been caught up in a clamorous debate over deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, which has at times sounded like a not-so-distant echo of Brexit.

From New York Times

That’s down from the clamorous field of eight who shouted and jostled their way through the first encounter in Milwaukee in August.

From New York Times

As Lillian, Ruff brings a soft-spoken courtesy to the family’s clamorous clashes and a heartbreaking vulnerability when relating how her marriage emotionally died.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• uproarious 
• vociferous