vociferant

adjective

vo·cif·er·ant vō-ˈsi-fə-rənt

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: clamorous, vociferous

Examples of vociferant in a Sentence

a lawyer known for his vociferant theatrics in the courtroom

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vociferant was in 1609

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“Vociferant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vociferant. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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