vociferous
Americanadjective
-
crying out noisily; clamorous.
- Synonyms:
- boisterous, uproarious, vocal, noisy, loud
-
characterized by or uttered with noisy or vehement outcry.
vociferous protests.
adjective
-
characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness
vociferous protests
-
making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous
a vociferous mob
Other Word Forms
- unvociferous adjective
- unvociferousness noun
- vociferously adverb
- vociferousness noun
Etymology
Origin of vociferous
First recorded in 1605–15; vocifer(ant) + -ous
Example Sentences
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Notably, there was only a single dissent from the FOMC’s standpat decision, from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has been vociferous in calling for sharp rate reductions.
From Barron's
Moreover, there was a brotherly bond among the players, reflected in Jones’ vociferous defense of his quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times
Fanatics has held hundreds of meetings in recent years with some of their most vociferous critics, so it came to no shock to insiders when Babikian took to X last week to announce the meeting.
From Los Angeles Times
And it was partly a vociferous call for safer streets throughout the city.
From Los Angeles Times
While fans are often particularly vociferous in their criticism online, social media pressure is not often thought to be a factor in a managerial sacking.
From BBC
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