clamorous

[ klam-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. full of, marked by, or of the nature of clamor.
2. vigorous in demands or complaints.

Other Words From

• clamor·ous·ly adverb
• clamor·ous·ness noun
• non·clamor·ous adjective
• non·clamor·ous·ly adverb
• un·clamor·ous adjective
• un·clamor·ous·ly adverb
• un·clamor·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of clamorous¹

1375–1425; late Middle English. See clamor ¹, -ous

Example Sentences

A touring production might be the way to go, but could an economic model be found that would allow the play to travel to venues more appropriate for a play than a clamorous jukebox musical?

From Los Angeles Times

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has been caught up in a clamorous debate over deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, which has at times sounded like a not-so-distant echo of Brexit.

From New York Times

That’s down from the clamorous field of eight who shouted and jostled their way through the first encounter in Milwaukee in August.

From New York Times

As Lillian, Ruff brings a soft-spoken courtesy to the family’s clamorous clashes and a heartbreaking vulnerability when relating how her marriage emotionally died.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, while Clinton showed a natural ease with California and its clamorous culture, Bush never seemed to get a grip on the state.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• uproarious
• vociferous