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obstreperously

ob·strep·er·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-strep-er-uh s]
    • /əbˈstrɛp ər əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-strep-er-uh s]
    • /əbˈstrɛp ər əs/

Definitions of obstreperously word

  • adjective obstreperously resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly. 1
  • adjective obstreperously noisy, clamorous, or boisterous: obstreperous children. 1
  • noun obstreperously In an obstreperous manner. 1
See all 3 definitions of obstreperously

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Origin of obstreperously

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin obstreperus clamorous, akin to obstrepere to make a noise at (ob- ob- + strepere to rattle); see -ous

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Parts of speech for Obstreperously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Obstreperously

obstreperously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for obstreperously

adverb obstreperously

  • audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.
  • aloud — When you say something, read, or laugh aloud, you speak or laugh so that other people can hear you.
  • emphatically — In a forceful way.
  • noisily — making much noise: noisy children.
  • powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
All 32 Synonyms of obstreperously

Antonyms for obstreperously

adverb obstreperously

  • inaudibly — not audible; incapable of being heard.
  • quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • silently — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
All 3 Antonyms of obstreperously

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