vociferous
US
/voʊˈsɪfərəs/
UK
/vəʊˈsɪfərəs/
Meaning
Expressing opinions or feelings loudly, forcefully, and often in a way that attracts attention.
अपनी राय या भावनाएँ बहुत ज़ोर से और खुलकर जताने वाला; अक्सर इस तरह कि सबका ध्यान जाए।
Examples
“Vociferous residents opposed the plan to close their local library.”
“The proposal faced vociferous opposition from parents at the school meeting.”
“She argued vociferously for safer crossings near the busy school.”
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Not natural: The residents were vociferous to the plan.
Better: The residents were vociferous in opposing the plan.
Use “vociferous in” before an -ing action, or “vociferous about” a subject—not “vociferous to.”
किसी काम से पहले “vociferous in” और विषय के लिए “vociferous about” कहें; “vociferous to” नहीं।
Not natural: She spoke vociferous about the changes.
Better: She spoke vociferously about the changes.
A verb such as “spoke” needs the adverb “vociferously,” not the adjective “vociferous.”
“Spoke” क्रिया है, इसलिए उसके साथ “vociferously” adverb आएगा, “vociferous” adjective नहीं।
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Vociferous means more than simply loud: it often suggests forceful, emphatic expression of an opinion or protest.
Vociferous का मतलब सिर्फ़ ऊँची आवाज़ नहीं है; इसमें राय या विरोध को ज़ोरदार ढंग से जताने का भाव भी होता है।