vociferous
adjectiveGraduateELO 1,550GRECAT
DEFINITION
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
WEBSTER'S 1913
Making a loud outcry; clamorous; noisy; as, vociferous heralds.
ETYMOLOGY
Latin 'vociferare' (to shout)
IN LITERATURE
“Chump rushed to Arabella's room, and her knock was heard vociferous at the door.”
— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
IN USE
“Since then, a vociferous local debate has hinged on how and whether to accommodate and guide development within city limits.”
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