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

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

Two sides in European competition, Nottingham Forest, buoyed by Sean Dyche’s arrival and a vociferous City Ground, and a rapidly improving Aston Villa, come first. —Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025

That Maestro screening featured the vociferous participation of Leonard Bernstein’s surviving family members, as well as Cooper himself watching silently from the audience (the strike prevented him from doing more), a perfect companion to Cooper’s alternately reverent and over-the-top biopic. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025

The chants continued with four minutes left in the fourth quarter with Tulsa leading 19-12, and the vociferous crowd was heard on the ESPN broadcast. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025

Expect green groups and politicians to mount vociferous opposition shortly. —Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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