VOCIFEROUS, CLAMOROUS, BLATANT, STRIDENT, BOISTEROUS, OBSTREPEROUS mean so loud or insistent as to compel attention.
VOCIFEROUS implies a vehement shouting or calling out *vociferous cries of protest and outrage*.
CLAMOROUS may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting *clamorous demands for prison reforms*.
BLATANT implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness *blatant rock music* *a blatant clamor for impeachment*.
STRIDENT suggests harsh and discordant noise *heard the strident cry of the crow*.
BOISTEROUS suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits *a boisterous crowd of party goers*.
OBSTREPEROUS suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint *the obstreperous demonstrators were removed from the hall*.
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