Synonyms

vociferously

American

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

adverb

in a noisy, clamorous way.

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

Other Word Forms

unvociferously adverb

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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Senators will vociferously defend them by invoking the tradition and uniqueness of the Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Shortchanged viewers vociferously complained – including author and executive producer George R.R.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Labour MPs in the Commons were noisily delighted as the plan was set out – so many have been campaigning vociferously for this ever since the general election.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

A huddle of teenagers in pajamas was arguing vociferously a little way along the path.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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