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

Trump’s effusive praise of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – one of Israel’s most vociferous critics since the start of the war in Gaza – was another surprising line in a press conference full of them. —Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025

Here's what to know Despite the vociferous calls for accountability from Democratic lawmakers, the likelihood of real consequences for any of the Trump administration participants is small because Democrats would need Republican buy-in with GOP majorities in Congress. —Averi Harper, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2025

How about the rest of us, with CEQA and CCA restricting the supply of new homes, making California homes unaffordable? Aren’t the Palisades largely populated by wealthy Hollywood Democratic donors, who are also vociferous environmental activists? —Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025

Biden's backers were vociferous in their defense of the president, pointing to his 2020 victory and subsequent accomplishments to hammer his critics. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 9 July 2024

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