conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; blatant radios; a clamorous uproar; strident demands; a vociferous mob

[ Syn: blatant , clamant , clamorous , vociferous ]

of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f, `s, `z, or `th in both `thin and `then)

[ Syn: fricative , continuant , sibilant , spirant ]

being sharply insistent on being heard; strident demands; shrill criticism

[ Syn: shrill ]

unpleasantly loud and harsh

[ Syn: raucous ]