Clamouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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clamouring

 

[ หˆklรฆmษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud noise

Clamouring refers to the act of making a loud and persistent noise or demand, often in a confused or urgent manner. This can occur in various contexts, such as crowds shouting for attention or calling for a change. The term typically implies a sense of urgency or insistence, and it can also denote strong emotional expression. It can be used to describe situations where people are vocally and energetically expressing their desires or concerns.

Synonyms

demanding, shouting, yelling

Examples of usage

  • The children were clamouring for ice cream.
  • Protesters were clamouring for justice in the streets.
  • Fans were clamouring for the band's return to the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamouring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เคฐ เคฎเคšเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคrm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teriakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–งๅšฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vpitje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา›ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑลŸqฤฑrฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritos

Etymology

The word 'clamour' originates from the Latin 'clamor,' meaning 'shout' or 'cry.' It entered Middle English through Old French 'clamour' in the late 14th century. Initially, the term denoted a loud and confused noise made by a crowd or a group of people. Over time, its usage expanded beyond mere sound to encompass the idea of persistent demands or appeals, reflecting a strong emotional or collective desire for something. The evolution of the term highlights the interconnectedness of sound and social demands, illustrating how language adapts to capture the complexities of human expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,381, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.