clamouring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
KK: /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A loud and persistent noise or outcry, often made by a group of people.
Example
The clamouring of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.
Conversation
Did you hear the clamouring outside earlier?
Yeah, it was so loud! I thought something was happening.
I wonder what caused all that clamouring in the first place.
I hope it wasn't anything serious, just a street performance maybe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
noise
din
uproar
Antonyms
silence
calm
hush
verb
Definition
To make a loud and persistent noise or demand, often in a way that is difficult to ignore.
Example
The children were clamouring for ice cream after dinner.
Tense Forms
Past: clamoured
Past Participle: clamoured
Conversation
Did you hear the kids clamouring for ice cream at the park yesterday?
Yeah, it was hard to ignore their excitement!
I couldn't believe how loud they were clamouring for their favorite flavors.
Root Explanation
Clamouring → It originates from the Latin word 'clamare' (meaning to cry out or shout) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'clamouring' refers to the act of making a loud and persistent noise or outcry.
Memory Tip
Think of 'crying out' ('clamare') to remember that 'clamouring' means making a loud noise or outcry.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.