vociferously
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Origin of vociferously
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.
Example Sentences
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He added that rates eventually should be lowered, as his boss has vociferously insisted.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“Virtually every pope in the past century has voiced this theme pointedly, vociferously and continuously,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Taking issue with the profile, even condemning it and vociferously panning it, is fair game.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
Others in government defended Dame Antonia vociferously, accusing Lord McDonald of a "disgusting" and "hugely irresponsible" attack on her.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
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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