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

As a neo-New Wave guy with a heartland jones and drama-king chops, Flowers isn’t bad cosplaying his heroes, even if his brawny rock-opera vocal approach is a bit short on the conversational warmth that makes for truly memorable country singing.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
The Guatemalan epidemic has been traced back to a gathering in Santiago Atitlán in December 2025 that was organized by a Christian megachurch whose leaders have been vocal about their anti-vaccine views.

— Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Wahab's victory marks another win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is marked by candidates outspoken against Israel.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Some critics have argued that the watermark will prove largely ineffective for flagging anything short of blatant chatbot use.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
Compounding this economic instability is blatant domestic corruption defined by self-enrichment.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of blatant

Adjective

Fittingly, he’s also remembered at the new stadium, Longhurst’s name and image staring down from the back wall of the South Stand, where York’s most vociferous fans congregate.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Gómez González had been known as a vociferous antagonist of loggers.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of vociferous

Adjective

The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
For tummy time, little ones can enjoy the bright mat, noisy maracas and activity toys.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

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