Transcription
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- [voh-sif-er-uh s]
- /voʊˈsɪf ər əs/
- /vəˈsɪf.ər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [voh-sif-er-uh s]
- /voʊˈsɪf ər əs/
Definitions of vociferous word
- adjective vociferous crying out noisily; clamorous. 1
- adjective vociferous characterized by or uttered with vociferation: a vociferous manner of expression. 1
- adjective vociferous expressing strong opinion 1
- adjective vociferous If you describe someone as vociferous, you mean that they speak with great energy and determination, because they want their views to be heard. 0
- adjective vociferous characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness 0
- adjective vociferous making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous 0
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Origin of vociferous
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; vocifer(ant) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Vociferous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vociferous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vociferous
adj vociferous
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- bigmouthed — having a very large mouth.
- blatant — You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- blusterous — to roar and be tumultuous, as wind.
- boisterous — Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy.
adjective vociferous
- clattery — (informal) Tending to cause a clatter; noisy and possibly cumbersome.
- effusive — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- longwinded — Alternative spelling of long-winded.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
- obstreperous — resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.
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