vociferous
[ voh-sif-er-uhs ]
/ voʊˈsɪf ər əs /
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adjective
crying out noisily; clamorous.
characterized by or uttered with vociferation: a vociferous manner of expression.
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Origin of vociferous
First recorded in 1605–15; vocifer(ant) + -ous
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British Dictionary definitions for vociferous
vociferous
/ (vəʊˈsɪfərəs) /
adjective
characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisinessvociferous protests
making an outcry or loud noises; clamorousa vociferous mob
Derived forms of vociferous
vociferously, adverbvociferousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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