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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The former clerk has also been a vocal defender of Kansas City’s new congressional district, which Republicans redrew last year.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Today, Hadley is a vocal advocate for survivors of domestic violence.

— Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

Jennifer Wedel, whose daughter graduated from Heritage Christian Academy, has been outspoken about her frustration and anger at Eric Crawford allowing his son to work around children.

— Rachel Royster July 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Among the most outspoken skeptics is Dave Caneer, a former Cal Poly swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1970s.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

The blatant ambition comes with its own drama; Holzinger’s work can feel rough around the edges, creating the sense that, at any level of a production, something might go very wrong.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
The first four players who played a backwards pass were met with a blatant elbow into the back.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of blatant

Adjective

Like Eala, his matches are chock-a-block with soccer-style flag waving, face painting and vociferous cheering.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Or, faced with the wrath of the huge Baby Boom generation — who tend to be voters and vociferous — will Congress act in time?

— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

Definition of vociferous

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The noisy, chaotic sound of her 2019 release helped set the stage for Carti’s Whole Lotta Red, which brought rage to the mainstream and pushed rap at large toward more aggressive sounds in the 2020s.

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
According to Gruber, this is similar to humans talking in a crowded and noisy nightclub or bar.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 July 2026

Definition of noisy

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