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clamorous

clam·or·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [klam-er-uh s]
    • /ˈklæm ər əs/
    • /ˈklæm.ər.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klam-er-uh s]
    • /ˈklæm ər əs/

Definitions of clamorous word

  • adjective clamorous If you describe people or their voices as clamorous, you mean they are talking loudly or shouting. 3
  • adjective clamorous loud and confused; noisy 3
  • adjective clamorous loudly demanding or complaining 3
  • adjective clamorous full of, marked by, or of the nature of clamor. 1
  • adjective clamorous vigorous in demands or complaints. 1
  • noun clamorous Making a loud and confused noise. 1

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Origin of clamorous

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English. See clamor1, -ous

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Parts of speech for Clamorous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clamorous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for clamorous

adj clamorous

  • vociferous — crying out noisily; clamorous.
  • uproarious — characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous.
  • importunate — urgent or persistent in solicitation, sometimes annoyingly so.
  • loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.

adjective clamorous

  • noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
  • rowdy — a rough, disorderly person.
  • boisterous — Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy.
  • deafening — A deafening noise is a very loud noise.
  • riotous — (of an act) characterized by or of the nature of rioting or a disturbance of the peace.

Antonyms for clamorous

adjective clamorous

  • tranquil — free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place.

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