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vociferous

vo·ci·fe·rous

UK/vəʊˈsɪfəɹəs/ US/vəˈsɪfəɹəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry

  • “blatant radios”
  • “a clamorous uproar”
  • “strident demands”
  • “a vociferous mob”

Origin

From Latin vōcifer + -ous.

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