clamorous
/ˈklæməɹəs/
Group 7Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Making a loud and confused noise; expressing vehement protests or demands GRE
Example in Context
The clamorous crowd outside the courthouse made it difficult for attorneys to confer with their clients in the adjacent offices.
Synonyms
loudnoisyvocal
Etymology
Making loud noises or demands.
- clamare (Latin) — to shout
Memory Aid
🦪Sounds like “clam more us”
The clams in the ocean were so CLAMOROUS, they were clamoring for MORE of US to join their underwater concert!
Visual Association
🔊A beach filled with singing clams, shouting for attention with microphones in their shells.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “clamorous” mean on the GRE?
clamorous (adjective) means “Making a loud and confused noise; expressing vehement protests or demands”. The clamorous crowd outside the courthouse made it difficult for attorneys to confer with their clients in the adjacent offices.
How to remember “clamorous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “clamorous” sounds like “clam more us”. The clams in the ocean were so CLAMOROUS, they were clamoring for MORE of US to join their underwater concert!
What are synonyms for “clamorous”?
Common synonyms: loud, noisy, vocal.