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vociferously

American  
[voh-sif-er-uhs-lee] / voʊˈsɪf ər əs li /

adverb

  1. in a noisy, clamorous way.

    The fans had started booing both men vociferously before the match even started, so neither felt inspired to perform.


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Etymology

Origin of vociferously

vociferous ( def. ) + -ly

Explanation

To do something vociferously is to do it vehemently and loudly. People vociferously support things they believe in. To be vociferous is to be strongly and vocally in support of something. To do something vociferously is to act that way in some situation. During football games, coaches vociferously pester the referees, and fans vociferously support their teams. In politics, supporters campaign vociferously for their candidates. Martin Luther King vociferously worked for civil rights. This is a word involving strong verbal support for something. You can’t act vociferously if you’re silent.

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Certain members of the cast push the humor a little too vociferously.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

He added that rates eventually should be lowered, as his boss has vociferously insisted.

From Barron's May 1, 2026

Taking issue with the profile, even condemning it and vociferously panning it, is fair game.

From Slate Mar. 3, 2026

Ukrainian officials from President Volodymyr Zelensky on down have vociferously denied undertaking any such attack.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 30, 2025

We complained vociferously about the inferior quality of the food, and as a result, our advocate Sydney Kentridge made a formal complaint in court.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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