VOCIFERANT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

vociferant

adjective

vō-ˈsi-fə-rənt

Definition of vociferant

as in vocal

engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest a lawyer known for his vociferant theatrics in the courtroom

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Adjective

Marshall’s campaign has claimed without evidence that the Democratic nominee bussed in the vocal audience members.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Its warped vocal harmonies are ripe and sour, including guest appearances from the band’s friends, and off-kilter squiggles on steel guitar deviate from their usual pattern.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

Controversy was never very far from Barr, who has been open about her own mental health issues and defiantly outspoken about her politics, which have grown increasingly right-wing and conspiratorial.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
The longtime community and labor organizer has been an outspoken progressive voice in the state legislature since she was elected in 2020.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

This blatant robbery is the pending bill to ban the 68 Central Park horse carriages.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
The definition further added that neglect should involve blatant disregard of parental responsibilities resulting in a real, significant and imminent risk of harm to the child.

— Jennifer L. Brinkley, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of blatant

Adjective

There, the nationalist instincts driving Rubio’s speech found more vociferous expression.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
The Sun, who now begin the process of relocating to Houston for next season, gave their loyal, vociferous and orange-clad fans a goodbye present, a 95-81 victory over the Toronto Tempo, just a little something to remember them by.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of vociferous

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