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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
crying out, esp. in protest; vocal; clamorous.
The vociferous crowd of protesters distracted the workers inside the building.The vociferous heckler was ejected by security guards.- similar words:
- loud, vocal
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definition 2: |
characterized by loud outcrying.
From the back of the room came a vociferous objection.- similar words:
- loud
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related words: |
urgent |
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derivations: |
vociferously (adv.), vociferousness (n.) |
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