vociferous

[voh-sif-er-uh s] /voʊˈsɪf ər əs/

adjective

crying out noisily; clamorous.

characterized by or uttered with vociferation:

a vociferous manner of expression.

Origin

Related forms

vociferously, adverb

vociferousness, noun

unvociferous, adjective

unvociferously, adverb

unvociferousness, noun

Can be confused

Synonyms

1. loud, noisy, vocal, uproarious, boisterous.

Examples from the web for vociferous

Yet a small but vociferous number of scientists remain undeterred.
Being vociferous breeders and feeding on the eggs and chicks of other birds, crows drove indigenous species from entire suburbs.
The over vociferous anti-drug people have a long history of exaggeration and lies.
But supporters of the quotas are vociferous-and politically well-connected in their home countries.
They represent vociferous but insignificant minorities.
He pokes fun at their heel-clicking and their vociferous commands.
Regardless of who's right or wrong, those clamoring for reform are vociferous and determined.
It's too bad that vociferous debate over the latter seems likely to suck all the oxygen away from the former.
And insecure people often become more vociferous and defensive.
They range from outright approval to vociferous opposition, according to how these groups view domestic farm subsidies.

British Dictionary definitions for vociferous

/vəʊˈsɪfərəs/

adjective

characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness: vociferous protests

making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous: a vociferous mob

Derived Forms

vociferously, adverb
vociferousness, noun

Word Origin and History for vociferous

adj.

1610s, from Latin vociferari "to shout, yell," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" + root of ferre "to carry" (see infer). Related: Vociferating.