Definitions
- Describing someone who is loud and outspoken in expressing their opinions or demands. - Referring to a person or group that is vehemently protesting or objecting to something. - Talking about a situation or event that is marked by loud and persistent noise or commotion.
- Describing a sound that is strong, intense, or high in volume. - Referring to a person or group that speaks or sings with a high volume or intensity. - Talking about a situation or event that is marked by loud and persistent noise or commotion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds that are high in volume or intensity.
- 2Both can be used to describe people or groups that are making noise or speaking loudly.
- 3Both can be used to describe situations or events that are marked by loud and persistent noise or commotion.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Vociferous is less common than loud and is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.
- 2Intensity: Vociferous implies a more forceful and persistent expression of sound or speech than loud.
- 3Connotation: Vociferous has a more negative connotation, suggesting a lack of restraint or decorum, while loud can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 4Usage in idioms: Loud is more commonly used in idiomatic expressions such as 'loud and clear' or 'loudmouth', while vociferous is not typically used in idioms.
Remember this!
Vociferous and loud are synonyms that both describe sounds or speech that are high in volume or intensity. However, vociferous is typically used in more formal or literary contexts and implies a more forceful and persistent expression of sound or speech than loud. Additionally, vociferous has a more negative connotation, suggesting a lack of restraint or decorum, while loud can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
