Word meaning
vociferous
adjective · voh-SIF-er-us
What does vociferous mean?
Vociferous means expressing opinions in a loud and forceful way.
Vociferous in a sentence
“Vociferous fans booed the referee.”
Synonyms for vociferous
- vocal
- outspoken
- clamorous
Where does vociferous come from?
From Latin vox, "voice," and ferre, "to carry."
How to remember vociferous
- Say it out loud a few times: voh-SIF-er-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using vociferous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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