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Synonym Chooser

How is the word clamorous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of clamorous are blatant, boisterous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When would blatant be a good substitute for clamorous?

The meanings of blatant and clamorous largely overlap; however, blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is it sensible to use boisterous instead of clamorous?

The words boisterous and clamorous can be used in similar contexts, but boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When might obstreperous be a better fit than clamorous?

The words obstreperous and clamorous are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When is strident a more appropriate choice than clamorous?

While the synonyms strident and clamorous are close in meaning, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

When could vociferous be used to replace clamorous?

The synonyms vociferous and clamorous are sometimes interchangeable, but vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clamorous The free-spirited aesthetic is characterized by loose silhouettes, exotic prints and eclectic details (think fur vests, intricate embroideries and clamorous jewelry). Hannah Malach, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025 With all of that in the background, there's been clamorous debate about how much risk, if any, people are swallowing with their evening cocktail, gameday beer, or wine with dinner. Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 In Montreal, a drums corps and brass band posted up near the complaining new neighbor’s building in an intentionally clamorous protest against the recent closure of La Tulipe. Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 The clamorous close of the 2021 legislative session, and Walz’s role in trying to enact police reform in response to the police killings of Floyd and Wright, plays out in a cache of thousands of internal emails from the Walz administration obtained by ProPublica and the Minnesota Reformer. Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for clamorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamorous
Adjective
  • Despite the split, she’s been vocal about maintaining a solid co-parenting relationship with Shumpert for their two daughters, Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
  • Warren has been a vocal opponent of Musk and his involvement in the Trump administration.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Its lineup interspersed noisy no wave groups like Pop Music Fever Dream and Pure Adult, upbeat pop-rock performances from bands like Um, Jennifer?
    Grace Robins-Somerville, Pitchfork, 4 June 2025
  • The sheer volume of content created far outpaces what audiences can consume, leading to a noisy, crowded digital ecosystem.
    Luca Brinkhues, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ethical Efficiency insists that systems be designed to truly find and elevate the best solutions, not simply reward the loudest voices or most privileged perspectives.
    Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Just after dawn on May 29, the swish of chains dragging on asphalt was loud enough to be heard over idling engines.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
  • Thompson, who turned 31 in April, was a longtime leader of the Panthers’ locker room, known for his energy, quickness and outspoken nature.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • That visual message was audibly reinforced at a deafening level as the crowd cheered their neighbors who spoke against the proposal and booed a NIPSCO official and other business leaders who spoke in favor of it.
    Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • Sudden showers of beer, cider, and other mysterious fluids became as integral to the vibe as the deafening roar of the crowd.
    Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • Milan’s owner, Gerry Cardinale, has been subject to vociferous criticism by fans this season, and if Inter win the Champions League, whatever happens on Wednesday won’t matter to many of the management’s detractors.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Although it can be characterized by a ringing, pulsing, buzzing, hissing or squealing sound, audiologists say the source of the condition lies in the brain's neural networks.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • But with a will Strike all your harps and set them ringing; On hill and heath Let every breath Throw all its power into singing!
    Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Over 260 state legislators from both parties have condemned the move, calling it a blatant overreach that strips communities of the ability to respond to real-world harms.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • The film noir influences that O’Hara is talking about making a blatant part of this production are intriguing.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025

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“Clamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamorous. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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