Vociferous definitions

vō-sĭf'ər-əs
The definition of vociferous is constantly or noisily crying out or making a statement.

An example of vociferous is a person who constantly shouts his political views in the middle of the street.

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Making, given to, or marked by noisy and vehement outcry.
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Loud, noisy, or vehement in making one's feelings known; clamorous.
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Characterized by clamor or vehement outcry.
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Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.
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Origin of vociferous

Latin vociferari (“shout, yell"), from vox (“voice") + ferre (“to carry") (see infer). Surface analysis is voice +"Ž -iferous.

Sentence Examples

  • A vociferous lawyer named Morton Epstein wrote a lengthy piece for the New York Times calling for legislation against anyone invading an individual's privacy by paranormal means.

  • vociferous opponents of change today.

  • Ministers will announce that they see no reason to bow to the demands of a vociferous lobby led by Asda, B&Q and Ikea.

  • The most vociferous among them, however, are ' intellectual and moral midgets ' .

  • slip-on mufflers from a certain vociferous bird of prey.

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