- Today's Word
Vociferous
voh-SIF-er-uhs
Definition
- (adjective) Crying out noisily; loud, forceful, and insistent in speech or behavior.
Example
The vociferous crowd at the protest could be heard blocks away.
Fun Fact
“Vociferous” combines the Latin vox (voice) and ferre (to carry), literally meaning “to carry the voice.” The word doesn’t just mean loud—it implies passion, persistence, and refusal to be ignored. It’s often used to describe activists, critics, or fans who make their presence known—loudly and clearly.
(adjective) Loud, harsh, and disorderly; boisterous in a rough or disruptive way.
The forest erupted in a raucous chorus of crows as hikers approached the clearing.
From Latin raucus, meaning “hoarse” or “harsh-sounding.”