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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)

SYNONYMS
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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