Clamouring Meaning in English
word · lemma: clamour
Definition
Making a loud noise or demanding something loudly, especially as a group. It can mean shouting or insisting noisily for attention or action.
Usage & Nuances
'Clamouring' is formal or literary. Common in news reports or literature for crowds making noise or demanding. Often used with 'for' (“clamouring for change”). Less common in daily speech than 'shouting' or 'demanding'.
Example Sentences
The children were clamouring for ice cream.
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Protesters were clamouring outside the building.
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Fans were clamouring to meet the celebrity.
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Reporters were clamouring for a statement after the scandal broke.
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Everyone is clamouring for answers, but nobody knows the full story yet.
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The crowd kept clamouring despite officials asking them to stay calm.
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