strepitous

or strep·i·tant

[ strep-i-tuhs ]

adjective

1. boisterous; noisy.

strepitous

/ ˈstrɛpɪtəs /

adjective

1. rare.
   noisy; boisterous

Other Words From

• un·strepi·tous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of strepitous¹

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin strepit(us) “noise” + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of strepitous¹

C17: from Latin strepitus a din

Example Sentences

An almost too vivacious rendering of the Venusberg music brought the scheme to a strepitous conclusion.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• boisterous
• cacophonous
• clamorous
• rambunctious
• riotous
• rowdy
• strident
• vociferous