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clamorous

Part of SpeechadjectivePronunciation/klam-uh-ruhs/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.56)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Used In Literature ↓

Making or characterized by a loud and confused noise; full of outcry.

In a Sentence

“The clamorous crowd cheered loudly when their team scored the winning goal.”

Published Usage Examples

“The legion still persisted in clamorous sedition, when the emperor pronounced, with”

“Among the clamorous was his old friend and fellow balladeer, Bret Harte.”

Year 12 Word List

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Origin

From Latin 'clamare' (to cry out).

Common Phrases

. clamorousdemands clamorousagainst clamorousvoices clamorousdemand clamorous

Synonyms

loudnoisyboisterousvociferousuproariousstrident

Antonyms

quietsilentpeacefulcalmsubduedhushed

Related Words

clamorclamoringclamorouslyloudnoisyoutcryuproardin

Poetry examples for “clamorous”

Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.