If you describe someone as vociferous, you mean that they speak with great energy and determination, because they want their views to be heard.
He was a vociferous opponent of Conservatism.
His resentment of her behaviour was becoming more vociferous.
Synonyms: outspoken, vocal, strident, noisy More Synonyms of vociferous
vociferouslyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective]
He vociferously opposed the state of emergency imposed by the government.
vociferous in British English
(vəʊˈsɪfərəs)
adjective
1.
characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness
vociferous protests
2.
making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous
a vociferous mob
Derived forms
vociferously (voˈciferously)
adverb
vociferousness (voˈciferousness) or vociferosity (vocifeˈrosity) (vəˌsɪfəˈrɒsɪtɪ)
noun
vociferous in American English
(voʊˈsɪfərəs)
adjective
1.
loud, noisy, or vehement in making one's feelings known; clamorous
2.
characterized by clamor or vehement outcry
SYNONYMY NOTE: vociferous suggests loud and unrestrained shouting or crying out [a vociferous crowd, vociferous cheers]; clamorous suggests an urgent or insistent vociferousness, as in demand or complaint [clamorous protests]; blatant implies a bellowing loudness and, hence, suggests vulgar or offensive noisiness,clamor, etc. [blatant heckling]; strident suggests a harsh, grating loudness [a strident voice]; boisterous implies roughness or turbulence and, hence, suggests unrestrained, noisy exuberance[boisterous revels]; obstreperous implies an unruliness that is noisy or boisterous in resisting control [an obstreperous child]
Derived forms
vociferously (voˈciferously)
adverb
vociferousness (voˈciferousness)
noun
Word origin
L vociferari (see vociferate) + -ous
Examples of 'vociferous' in a sentence
vociferous
Both have hit some vociferous opposition.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We want to see the square policed for all, not for a vociferous minority of protesters.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Why would anyone want to invest in a club where there's a vociferous minority making bad vibes?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The problem is, there is a vociferous minority that lobbies against any change to the status quo.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is an intriguing opinion because you are unlikely to meet a man more vociferous in his opposition to the Olympic cheats.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It was a rush to judgment led by a vociferous social media campaign and I think it is disgraceful.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I'm not sure our politicians really ought to find their most vociferous, coherent opponents annoying.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
When the coalition Government was formed he became a vociferous critic of the plans for police reform, often speaking at national conferences and meetings without notes.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
vociferous
British English: vociferous ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as vociferous, you mean that they speak with great energy and determination, because they want their views to be heard.
He was a vociferous opponent of the war.
American English: vociferous
Brazilian Portuguese: vociferante
Chinese: 大声疾呼的
European Spanish: vociferante
French: véhément
German: lautstark
Italian: infervorato
Japanese: 大声でどなる
Korean: 소리 높여 외치는
European Portuguese: vociferante
Latin American Spanish: vociferante
(adjective)
Definition
loud and forceful
a vociferous opponent of government policy
Synonyms
outspoken
vocal
He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the decision.
strident
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.
noisy
a noisy group of revellers
shouting
loud
Suddenly there was a loud bang.
ranting
vehement
loudmouthed (informal)
uproarious
He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club.
obstreperous
an awkward and obstreperous customer
clamorous
The clamorous din of voices filled the air.
clamant
Opposites
still
,
quiet
,
silent
,
muted
,
hushed
,
noiseless
Additional synonyms
in the sense of clamorous
The clamorous din of voices filled the air.
Synonyms
noisy,
loud,
insistent,
deafening,
blaring,
strident,
tumultuous,
vociferous,
vehement,
riotous,
uproarious
in the sense of loud
Definition
insistent and emphatic
Suddenly there was a loud bang.
Synonyms
noisy,
strong,
booming,
roaring,
piercing,
thundering,
forte,
turbulent,
resounding,
deafening,
thunderous,
rowdy,
blaring,
strident,
boisterous,
tumultuous,
vociferous,
vehement,
sonorous,
ear-splitting,
obstreperous,
stentorian,
clamorous,
ear-piercing,
high-sounding
in the sense of noisy
Definition
making a lot of noise
a noisy group of revellers
Synonyms
rowdy,
chattering,
strident,
boisterous,
vociferous,
riotous,
uproarious,
obstreperous,
clamorous
Nearby words of
vociferous
vocal cords
vocalist
vocation
vociferous
vogue
voice
voice box
Synonyms of 'vociferous'
vociferous
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of obstreperous
Definition
noisy and difficult to control
an awkward and obstreperous customer
Synonyms
unruly,
disorderly,
wild,
rough,
loud,
noisy,
out of control,
turbulent,
rampaging,
out of hand,
wayward,
rowdy,
raucous,
uncontrollable,
uncontrolled,
boisterous,
wilful,
lawless,
vociferous,
fractious,
riotous,
tempestuous,
unmanageable,
undisciplined,
stroppy (British, slang),
rip-roaring (informal),
mutinous,
ungovernable,
uproarious,
clamorous,
rambunctious (informal),
rackety,
insubordinate,
roistering,
roisterous
in the sense of strident
Definition
(of a voice or sound) loud and harsh
She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident.
Synonyms
harsh,
jarring,
grating,
clashing,
screeching,
raucous,
shrill,
rasping,
jangling,
discordant,
clamorous,
unmusical,
stridulant,
stridulous
in the sense of uproarious
Definition
(of laughter) loud and boisterous
He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club.
Synonyms
riotous,
wild,
rowdy,
disorderly,
loud,
noisy,
turbulent,
boisterous,
tumultuous,
unrestrained,
tempestuous,
rollicking,
gleeful,
clamorous
in the sense of vocal
Definition
expressing one's opinions clearly and openly
He has been very vocal in his displeasure over the decision.