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Vociferous: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Vociferous adjective. Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
How to say it
vuh-SIF-uh-rus/və(ʊ)ˈsɪf(ə)rəs/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (SIF).
Vociferous in a sentence
A vociferous group of parents packed the meeting to oppose the new road.
She has been a vociferous critic of the plan since day one.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- outspoken
- vocal
- clamorous
- strident
Opposite:
- quiet
- reticent
Where vociferous comes from
From Latin vociferari, to shout, from vox, voice, and ferre, to carry.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
She has been a _____ critic of the plan since day one.
- verbose
- articulate
- vociferous
Show the answer
vociferous: She has been a vociferous critic of the plan since day one.