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vociferous
Meaning: expressing opinions loudly and forcefully
vociferous in a sentence
How vociferous is used in real sentences:
The vociferous fans cheered until they were hoarse.
The vociferous fans cheered until they were hoarse.
“The mayor demanded decorum, although a vociferous crowd shouted from the gallery and fishermen pounded the doors.”
— from the passage The Altered Shore
“His speech drew a vociferous response from the opposition benches, where members shouted until the Speaker threatened removal.”
— from the passage Seven Votes at Dawn
Synonyms for vociferous
Other words for vociferous — loud, clamorous and strident — carry the same meaning.
- loud
- clamorous
- strident
Antonyms of vociferous
Words that mean the opposite of vociferous:
- quiet
- silent
- subdued
Where it comes from
From Latin vox 'voice' + ferre 'to carry'
Word parts
- fer/lat — Carry or bear.
vociferous: voc (voice) + fer (carry) + -ous (characterized by)
Memory hook
VOCI (voice) + FEROUS — carrying voice loudly.
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