English vocabulary · C1
Vociferous
voʊˈsɪfərəs · adj.
It means speaking in a loud, forceful way.
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Example sentences
- The protesters were vociferous, shouting for change.
- The fans grew vociferous after the final goal.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- voc — voice/call (from Latin)
- fer — to carry (from Latin)
Words with the same root
vox — voice
- vocal — of or related to the voice — expressed aloud and strongly
- advocate — one who carries a voice for another — a person who speaks up for a cause
- invoke — to call upon by voice — to bring into use
Lesson notes
Vociferous. It means speaking in a loud, forceful way. It is used for people who shout to show their strong feelings.
Similar words include loud, noisy, and clamorous. Use vociferous when someone is shouting for attention.
The protesters were vociferous, shouting for change. The fans grew vociferous after the final goal.
Think: vociferous sounds like furious. When people get furious, they become vociferous.