Synonyms of vociferous

vociferous

adjective

vō-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs 

as in outspoken

engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest

vociferous opponents of the bill protested angrily outside the chambers of the legislature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outspoken
• vocal
• blatant
• noisy
• obstreperous
• clamorous
• squawking
• yawping
• shrill
• vociferating
• clamant
• caterwauling
• yowling
• vociferant
• boisterous
• strident
• raucous
• yauping
• loudmouthed
• rowdy
• robustious
• dissonant
• cacophonous
• uproarious
• brazen
• earsplitting
• clangorous
• brassy
• discordant
• dinning
• booming
• rackety
• blaring
• grating
• blustering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• silent
• quiet
• still
• calm
• noiseless
• subdued
• hushed
• soundless

Synonym Chooser

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

Some common synonyms of vociferous are blatant, boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, and strident. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

In what contexts can blatant take the place of vociferous?

In some situations, the words blatant and vociferous are roughly equivalent. However, blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music

a blatant clamor for impeachment

When can boisterous be used instead of vociferous?

Although the words boisterous and vociferous have much in common, boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When might clamorous be a better fit than vociferous?

While in some cases nearly identical to vociferous, clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When could obstreperous be used to replace vociferous?

While the synonyms obstreperous and vociferous are close in meaning, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When is it sensible to use strident instead of vociferous?

The words strident and vociferous can be used in similar contexts, but strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vociferous

Among the most vociferous is Ken Langone, the co-founder of Home Depot. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025

Donalds then became one of Trump’s most vociferous defenders in Congress and endorsed him for President in April 2023, shortly after his first indictment. —Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025

Kieran McKenna’s team was looking to disrupt Newcastle with a physical approach to the game; the referee upset both teams with his handling of it, but the home fans’ reaction was particularly vociferous and that noise helped ignite Newcastle’s performance. —Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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

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