vociferous

American  

[voh-sif-er-uhs] / voʊˈsɪf ər əs /

adjective

1. crying out noisily; clamorous.

   Synonyms:

   boisterous, uproarious, vocal, noisy, loud

2. characterized by or uttered with noisy or vehement outcry.

   vociferous protests.

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vociferous British  

/ vəʊˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

1. characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness

   vociferous protests

2. making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous

   a vociferous mob

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Other Word Forms

• unvociferous adjective
• unvociferousness noun
• vociferously adverb
• vociferousness noun

Etymology

Origin of vociferous

First recorded in 1605–15; vocifer(ant) + -ous

Example Sentences

Bill Ackman, the vociferous hedge-fund manager based in New York, called the California union’s proposal “an expropriation of private property” in a post on X this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fourth-century Christian attacks on slavery were later met with vociferous defenses of the practice, and the persistence of slavery into modern times requires accounting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to block migrants lodging at The Bell Hotel in Epping, which was the scene of vociferous protests over the summer.

From BBC

He has been fixated on the prize, and for months, domestic supporters and international leaders seeking his favor have joined him in a vociferous campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the areas she has been most outspoken about it is assisted dying - she is a vociferous opponent, as was her predecessor.

From BBC

Related Words

• boisterous
• clamorous
• noisy
• shrill
• strident
• vehement