English Explanatory Dictionary

vociferous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Making or characterized by a noisy outcry; clamorous.
  2. Vocally and forcefully opinionated.

Pronunciation

/vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ /vəˈsɪfəɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vociferous.wav /voʊˈsɪfəɹəs/

Word forms

vociferous more vociferous most vociferous

Etymology

From Latin vōcifer + -ous.

Synonyms

noisy voiceful

Related words

vocal vociferation

Derived words

vociferously vociferousness
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