Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a loud, noisy, and difficult-to-control manner: "obstreperously" describes an action done while making a lot of noise or causing a disturbance, often in a way that is unruly or defiant.
   • In a manner that attracts attention, especially through boisterous or vociferous behavior: It implies behaving in a way that is conspicuously loud and demanding, often to protest or complain.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The protesters shouted obstreperously outside the government building. (They were making a loud and unruly noise.)
  • He argued obstreperously with the referee, leading to a penalty. (He argued in a loud, noisy, and defiant way.)
  • The child demanded a toy obstreperously in the middle of the store. (The child made a loud and attention-grabbing demand.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe vocal, disruptive protest or complaint: Often used in contexts where someone is being loudly and aggressively uncooperative.
  • The shareholder spoke obstreperously at the meeting, challenging every decision.
• Can imply a lack of regard for decorum or order: Suggests behavior that disrupts the normal peace or procedure.
  • The fans cheered obstreperously, drowning out the announcer.

Variants and Related Words

• Obstreperous (adjective): Noisy and difficult to control.
  • The obstreperous crowd was finally dispersed by security.
• Obstreperousness (noun): The quality of being obstreperous.
  • The teacher was frustrated by the constant obstreperousness of the class.

Synonyms

• Boisterously: In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way.
• Vociferously: In a loud and forceful manner, especially when complaining.
• Raucously: In a harsh, loud, and disruptive manner.
• Stridently: In a loud and harsh manner, often involving forceful protest.

Antonyms

• Quietly: Making little or no noise.
• Submissively: In a manner showing readiness to yield to authority.
• Meekly: In a quiet, gentle, and easily imposed-on manner.

Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: "Obstreperously" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. The related adjective "obstreperous" is more frequently used in descriptive phrases.) - To be/become obstreperous: To be/become noisy and unruly. - After the verdict, a section of the audience became obstreperous.

Adverb

1. in manner that attracts attention
   • obstreperously, he demanded to get service