Clamorous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈklam-rəs/ clam·or·ous

Meaning & Definition of Clamorous

Clamorous (adjective)

  1. marked by confused din or outcry, tumultuous
  2. noisily insistent

Clamorous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest

    "a clamorous objection to the play that the students have chosen to put on this year"

    similar: blatant, caterwauling, clamant, obstreperous, squawking, vociferant, vociferating, vociferous, yawping, yowling
    related: clangorous, dinning, discordant, noisy, loudmouthed, outspoken, vocal, boisterous, rackety, raucous, robustious, rowdy, uproarious, cacophonous, dissonant, earsplitting, grating, shrill, strident, blaring, blustering, booming, brassy, brazen
    near: noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, still, calm, hushed, subdued

  2. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

    "a clamorous kindergarten classroom that would try the patience of any sane adult"

    similar: clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious
    related: resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous
    opposite: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly
    near: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

  3. marked by a high volume of sound

    "a rock band whose clamorous concerts will rattle your bones"

    similar: blaring, blasting, booming, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
    related: brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous, grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident
    opposite: gentle, low, soft
    near: dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet, calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil, hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clamorous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clamorous:

blatant, caterwauling, clamant, obstreperous, squawking, vociferant, vociferating, vociferous, yawping, yowling, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious, blaring, blasting, booming, deafening, earsplitting, loud, piercing, plangent, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clamorous

Words with the opposite meaning of Clamorous:

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly, gentle, low, soft

Related Words for Clamorous

dinning, discordant, loudmouthed, outspoken, vocal, boisterous, raucous, robustious, rowdy, cacophonous, dissonant, grating, shrill, strident, blustering, brassy, brazen, resonant, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, tumultuous, woolly, harsh, overloud, sharp

Near Antonyms of Clamorous

still, calm, subdued, peaceful, serene, tranquil, dead, ultraquiet, dreamy, restful, soothing, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

Word Forms of Clamorous

Derived words: clamorously (adverb), clamorousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Clamorous

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Clamorous

What does "Clamorous" mean?

"Clamorous" means marked by confused din or outcry, tumultuous. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by confused din or outcry, tumultuous. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Clamorous"?

Other words for "Clamorous" include blatant, caterwauling, clamant, obstreperous, squawking, vociferant, vociferating and vociferous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clamorous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clamorous"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clamorous". Common alternatives include blatant, caterwauling, clamant, obstreperous, squawking, vociferant, vociferating, vociferous, yawping and yowling.

What is the opposite of "Clamorous"?

Antonyms of "Clamorous" include hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly and gentle. Near antonyms include still, calm, subdued and peaceful.

How do you use "Clamorous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clamorous" in a sentence: "a clamorous objection to the play that the students have chosen to put on this year"; "a clamorous kindergarten classroom that would try the patience of any sane adult"; "a rock band whose clamorous concerts will rattle your bones".

Is "Clamorous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clamorous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Clamorous"?

"Clamorous" is pronounced /ˈklam-rəs/ and divided into syllables as clam·or·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Clamorous"?

First known use: 15th century.