obstreperously
- adverb
- /əbˈstrɛpərəsli/
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ruidosamente
- The protesters obstreperously voiced their concerns outside the city hall.
Examples
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During the meeting, he obstreperously interrupted the speaker several times.
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The children were laughing and playing obstreperously during the picnic in the park.
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The children laughed and shouted obstreperously as they ran around the playground.
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The children played obstreperously in the backyard.
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He shouted obstreperously during the game.
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During the concert, the fans cheered obstreperously for their favorite band.
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He obstreperously protested the decision, drawing everyone's attention to his cause.
Synonyms
172
1.0
In a way that makes a lot of noise
13
1.0
In a loud, often unpleasant way
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8.4
Very bold and rude in a way that forces people to notice
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6.4
In a way that annoys and upsets other people
1
7.9
In a loud, rough way that bothers other people
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7.0
In a way that causes trouble and stops normal activity
In a loud, noisy way that causes trouble
In a noisy, energetic way that is hard to control
In a loud, demanding way that draws attention
In a way that draws attention and annoys people
Antonyms
How Noisy
Surface Forms
Morphology
obstreperously = obstreperous (opaque) = obstreper + ous + ly
The base word 'obstreperous' is itself not transparently analyzable for most learners, and the meaning of 'obstreperously' is not easily derived from its parts.
Etymology
Obstreperously comes from a Latin word made of ob- 'against' and strepere 'to make a noise'. So imagine someone making loud noise 'against' rules or order, which is why to act obstreperously means to be noisy and unruly.