clamant

adjective

ˈklā-mənt How to pronounce clamant (audio)
Definition of clamantnext
1
as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest clamant students gathered outside the college president's office, protesting the denial of tenure for the popular professor

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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention faced with utter bankruptcy, she didn't think that moist skin was one of her clamant needs at that moment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamant
  1. vocal
  2. urgent
  3. outspoken
  4. acute
  5. vociferous
  6. blatant
  7. clamorous
  8. noisy
Adjective
  • Several residents who spoke at the meetings characterized the opposition as a vocal minority of residents who have fixated on a few mostly parochial issues.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thirty pounds lighter, with a prosthetic eyelid, a higher vocal octave and months of mental preparation, Hunnam became Gein.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • BitOK puts the drop in median time from submission to freeze at 44% on Ethereum and 23% on Tron, and found a same-block urgent mode used in about one case in six.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Blending intimate drama with urgent political relevance, the film explores generational conflict, responsibility and the search for meaningful action in times of crisis.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of urgent
Adjective
  • Burry has been among Wall Street’s most outspoken skeptics of the artificial intelligence boom, arguing that demand for AI infrastructure is being fueled by financing arrangements that may prove unsustainable.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is outspoken criticism within Israel as well as around the world.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The concern is especially acute for seniors and people with mobility challenges.
    — Maddie White, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ukraine remains heavily reliant on the American Patriot PAC-3 system to intercept Russian ballistic missiles and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly argued that domestic production of this technology would help to ease an acute air defense shortage.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of acute
Adjective
  • Gómez González had been known as a vociferous antagonist of loggers.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • The grounds crew member then picked up the squirrel, which was under a towel, and was booed off the field by a vociferous Tigers’ crowd.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of vociferous
Adjective
  • Herrera’s goodbye came after the team made a blatant move to signal that May will be traded in the near future.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Likewise, her fans aren't going to stop defending her when the verbal and physical attacks against her remain so blatant.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of blatant
Adjective
  • Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, confirmed to be playing a dual role as both Helen of Troy and her half sister Clytemnestra, has received perhaps the most clamorous backlash.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • The effect is sometimes unnecessarily clamorous, but the core of the drama is quietly gripping.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of clamorous
Adjective
  • Follow the idea that opens the room, not the one that makes everything noisier.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bose Bluetooth Headphones Deal Bose QuietComfort headphones deliver legendary noise cancellation, allowing students to effortlessly block out noisy study halls or loud dorm rooms.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
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