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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Over the long course of hominin evolution, the human vocal tract underwent a significant reorganization.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Damian has been less vocal – processing everything that happened to his family in a different way.

— Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

After massive backlash from the community led by outspoken creators like Bordeaux, EA rolled back the concept.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
While the Dalai Lama has served as an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, that moral authority may now be co-opted by an authoritarian superpower.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Commissioned by Mattel as a blatant weekly half-hour commercial for its popular toy line, the show pits He-Man and his heroic chums against the evil (but strangely inept) Skeletor in a battle for control of Castle Grayskull.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026
However, the fun police in the NBA’s legal department would (correctly) view this is as blatant cap circumvention, and would not treat this as a laughing matter.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 29 June 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 next report could produce a noisy response once again so we’re focused on the levels.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 9 July 2026
The second version of his hearing aid aimed to amplify the sound of a specific person’s voice in a conversation in a noisy environment.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of noisy

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