vociferous

[voh-sif-er-uhs]

adjective

1. crying out noisily; clamorous.

   Synonyms: boisterous, uproarious, vocal, noisy, loud

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

   vociferous protests.

vociferous

/ vəʊˈsɪfərəs /

adjective

1. characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness

   vociferous protests

2. making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous

   a vociferous mob

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vociferous¹

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

Example Sentences

He was Harvard’s most vociferous critic for its handling of pro-Palestinian student protests.

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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.

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

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Certainly Donald wants his golfers to get off to a fast start to try to quieten what are expected to be vociferous home fans.

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It was canceled after one highly rated season following vociferous protests from religious groups over the show’s then far more controversial theme of interfaith marriage.

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Related Words

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