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Grammar : Adv
Spell : voh-sif-er-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : voʊˈsɪf ər əs



Definition of vociferously

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Latin vociferari "to shout, yell," from vox (genitive vocis) "voice" + root of ferre "to carry" (see infer). Related: Vociferating.
  • As in loudly : adv audibly
  • As in aloud : adv in a spoken voice, usually not softly
Example sentences :
  • But he contrived to charm us, after all, till we cheered him vociferously.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • He will not only do these things, but defend them vociferously.
  • Extract from : « Home Life in Germany » by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick
  • Illinois was, of course, overwhelmingly and vociferously for him.
  • Extract from : « The Life Of Abraham Lincoln » by Ward H. Lamon
  • At the close of General Lane's speech, he was vociferously cheered.
  • Extract from : « John Brown, Soldier of Fortune » by Hill Peebles Wilson
  • Bob and Frank, closer at hand than he thought, joined in vociferously.
  • Extract from : « The Radio Boys on Secret Service Duty » by Gerald Breckenridge
  • An entertainment known as a “sing-song” was vociferously going on.
  • Extract from : « A Cursory History of Swearing » by Julian Sharman
  • When they reach their destination they pour forth their songs most vociferously.
  • Extract from : « The Hindoos as they Are » by Shib Chunder Bose
  • Harry was vociferously telling his version of the story to Ethel and Mary.
  • Extract from : « The Daisy Chain » by Charlotte Yonge
  • At the same time he gloated over us, wildly and vociferously.
  • Extract from : « Before Adam » by Jack London
  • Sounder and Moze, vociferously venting their arrival, were forerunners to Jones.
  • Extract from : « Tales of lonely trails » by Zane Grey

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