vociferous — expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
Pronunciation (IPA): /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor became vociferous when he found out his pizza was delivered to the wrong house.
- The vociferous fans cheered so loudly that the stadium security had to calm them down.
- She was vociferous in her demands for extra cheese on her burger.
vociferous
ADJECTIVE[/voʊˈsɪfərəs/]
expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
The vociferous fans shook the stadium with roaring chants after the goal.
Vociferous protests among coniferous trees turn soporiferous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vociferous', derived from 'vox' (voice) and 'ferre' (to carry or bear), literally meaning 'voice-carrying'. The word entered English in the 16th century to describe someone who speaks loudly and forcefully.
Breakdown
voc- (voice, from Latin 'vox') + -fer- (to carry, from Latin 'ferre') + -ous (adjective suffix) = vociferous
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📝Examples
“My neighbor became vociferous when he found out his pizza was delivered to the wrong house.”
“The vociferous fans cheered so loudly that the stadium security had to calm them down.”
“She was vociferous in her demands for extra cheese on her burger.”
“The students were vociferous in their opposition to the new dress code policy.”
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