adj.
Pronunciation: v ō - ' si-f( ə -)r ə s
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1611
: marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
– vo · cif · er · ous · ly adverb
– vo · cif · er · ous · ness noun
synonyms VOCIFEROUS , CLAMOROUS , BLATANT , STRIDENT , BOISTEROUS , OBSTREPEROUS mean so loud or insistent as to compel attention. VOCIFEROUS implies a vehement shouting or calling out < vociferous cries of protest and outrage>. CLAMOROUS may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting < clamorous demands for prison reforms>. BLATANT implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness < blatant rock music> <a blatant clamor for impeachment>. STRIDENT suggests harsh and discordant noise <heard the strident cry of the crow>. BOISTEROUS suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits <a boisterous crowd of party goers>. OBSTREPEROUS suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint <the obstreperous demonstrators were removed from the hall>.