strepitous

Or strep·i·tant

[strep-i-tuhs]

adjective

1. boisterous; noisy.

strepitous

/ ˈstrɛpɪtəs /

adjective

1. rare,  noisy; boisterous

Other Word Forms

• unstrepitous 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

Sir: The Chicano community thanks you with a strepitous bravo! for finally referring to Lee Trevino as a Chicano.

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One of the oldest lions observed in a strepitous bass that it was a great relief to him that his race had not been degraded by any such comparisons.

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

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The first theme here grows to full melodic song, with extended answer, led by strepitous band of lower reed over a heavy clatter of strings.

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Related Words

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