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Synonym Chooser

How is the word clamorous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of clamorous are blatant, boisterous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When would blatant be a good substitute for clamorous?

The meanings of blatant and clamorous largely overlap; however, blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is it sensible to use boisterous instead of clamorous?

The words boisterous and clamorous can be used in similar contexts, but boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When might obstreperous be a better fit than clamorous?

The words obstreperous and clamorous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When is strident a more appropriate choice than clamorous?

While the synonyms strident and clamorous are close in meaning, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

When could vociferous be used to replace clamorous?

The synonyms vociferous and clamorous are sometimes interchangeable, but vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clamorous The free-spirited aesthetic is characterized by loose silhouettes, exotic prints and eclectic details (think fur vests, intricate embroideries and clamorous jewelry). Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025 With all of that in the background, there's been clamorous debate about how much risk, if any, people are swallowing with their evening cocktail, gameday beer, or wine with dinner. Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 In Montreal, a drums corps and brass band posted up near the complaining new neighbor’s building in an intentionally clamorous protest against the recent closure of La Tulipe. Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 The clamorous close of the 2021 legislative session, and Walz’s role in trying to enact police reform in response to the police killings of Floyd and Wright, plays out in a cache of thousands of internal emails from the Walz administration obtained by ProPublica and the Minnesota Reformer. Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for clamorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamorous
Adjective
  • Kandi Burruss, the Othello producer and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum who's been vocal about wanting an EGOT, took to Instagram to express her disappointment.
    Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 2 May 2025
  • In his second term, Mr. Trump has appeared interested in avoiding not only headlines about the chaos, but also alienating people who could become vocal critics.
    Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • While the noisy cicadas are harmless to people and don’t sting or bite, periodical cicadas can be concentrated and very numerous in some spots.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
  • The Frigidaire delivers in many categories, but the shelf adjustments are limited, the fridge was noisier than average, and the temperature was inconsistent, leading to frozen items in the refrigerated section.
    Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • Their throats may have been boisterous, singing loud and long, but their eyes were shot with worry.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • While no one loves listening to a saw cut down a dead tree, there are times when large, loud projects need to get done to keep your home safe.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
  • What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.
    Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But there’s no deafening scream of a Formula 1 race.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, by contrast, was a vociferous critic of Mr. Putin during his Senate tenure and has struck a more skeptical tone.
    Michael Crowley, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Among the most vociferous critics of the tariffs has been billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who was one of Trump’s most steadfast supporters during the presidential campaign and since the election.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • And just days ago, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in a blatant effort to chill and intimidate.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
  • What’s more disturbing than the waste is the blatant disregard for the ADA and the rights of the individuals who still reside at Southbury.
    Lisa Seminara, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Clamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamorous. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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