Vociferous: meaning, definitions and examples

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vociferous

 

[ vəˈsɪf(ə)rəs ]

Context #1

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.

Synonyms

boisterous, clamorous, noisy

Examples of usage

  • She was a vociferous critic of the government's policies.
  • The vociferous protesters could be heard from miles away.
Context #2

expressing feelings

Vociferous can also describe someone who expresses their feelings or opinions in a very loud and forceful way.

Synonyms

outspoken, vehement, vocal

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.