Vociferous: meaning, definitions and examples
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vociferous
[ vəˈsɪf(ə)rəs ]
loud noise
Vociferous means producing or characterized by a loud and insistent outcry. It describes someone who is very loud and outspoken, often in a demanding or complaining way.
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Examples of usage
- She was a vociferous critic of the government's policies.
- The vociferous protesters could be heard from miles away.
expressing feelings
Vociferous can also describe someone who expresses their feelings or opinions in a very loud and forceful way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was vociferous in his support for the new project.
- The vociferous cheers of the crowd could be heard throughout the stadium.
Translations
Translations of the word "vociferous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vociferante
🇮🇳 प्रखर
🇩🇪 lautstark
🇮🇩 lantang
🇺🇦 голосний
🇵🇱 głośny
🇯🇵 声高な
🇫🇷 vociférant
🇪🇸 vociferante
🇹🇷 gürültülü
🇰🇷 크게 외치는
🇸🇦 صاخب
🇨🇿 hlasitý
🇸🇰 hlasný
🇨🇳 大声疾呼的
🇸🇮 glasen
🇮🇸 hávær
🇰🇿 дауысқой
🇬🇪 ხმამაღალი
🇦🇿 səsli
🇲🇽 vociferante
Word origin
The word vociferous comes from the Latin word 'vociferari' which means 'to shout'. The term has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe someone who is loud and insistent in expressing their opinions or feelings.