vociferous
pronunciation
How to pronounce vociferous in British English:
UK [vəˈsɪfərəs]
How to pronounce vociferous in American English:
US [voʊˈsɪfərəs]
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- Adjective:
- conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
Word Origin
- vociferous (adj.)
- 1610s, from Latin vociferari "to shout, yell, cry out," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" (see voice (n.)) + stem of ferre "to carry" (see infer). Related: Vociferously; vociferousness.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Calls to draw on reserves are most vociferous in america .
- 2. One of the most vociferous and influential critics was colleague ronald fisher .
- 3. Other republicans have been equally vociferous in attacking obama .
- 4. He faced open and vociferous criticism of his autocratic style from members of the league at a conference last weekend .
- 5. A suspension may not placate the vociferous opposition parties , which have said they want a full rollback of the retail decision .