Definition

Describing something that is loud and demanding attention.

Example

The clamant crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear that clamant crowd at the concert last night?

Yeah, they were so loud, it was hard to hear the band!

I know, right? Their energy was so clamant that it made the performance even better.

Absolutely! I love when the audience gets that involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clamant is derived from "clamare" (meaning to shout or cry out) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating a present participle or agent). The word "clamant" refers to someone who is shouting or crying out, often in a demanding or urgent manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'shouting' ('clamare') — that's why 'clamant' describes a person who is calling out or making a loud demand.

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