clamourousness
Definition
Noun: The quality or state of being clamourous, characterized by loud, persistent noise or outcry. It refers to a noisy, vociferous, or demanding nature, often involving shouting or insistent demands.
Usage Examples
- (The loud and persistent noise of the crowd.)
- (Her noisy and insistent behaviour.)
- (The constant loud noise from the site.)
Advanced Usage
- "Clamourousness" can be used metaphorically to describe a figurative noise, such as the insistent demands of a group or a persistent emotional state.
- The clamourousness of public opinion forced the government to reconsider its policy. (The loud and persistent demands of the public.)
- In literary contexts, it may describe a scene of chaotic noise or uproar.
- The clamourousness of the marketplace was overwhelming, with vendors shouting and customers haggling. (The noisy and chaotic atmosphere.)
Variants and Related Words
- Clamourous (adj): making a loud and confused noise; vociferous.
- The clamourous children ran through the hall. (The noisy children.)
- Clamour (n/v): a loud and confused noise, especially of shouting; to make such a noise.
- The clamour of the fans filled the stadium. (The loud noise of the fans.)
Synonyms
- Noisiness: the quality of making a lot of noise.
- Vociferousness: the quality of being loud and forceful in expressing opinions.
- Uproariousness: the quality of being extremely noisy and chaotic.
Related Idioms
- Raise a clamour: to make a loud, insistent noise or protest.
- The citizens raised a clamour against the new tax law. (They protested loudly and persistently.)
- A clamour for something: a loud and insistent demand for something.
- There was a clamour for better public transport. (A loud demand from the public.)