OBSTREPEROUSLY

obstreperously, loudly, clamorously

(adverb) in manner that attracts attention; “obstreperously, he demanded to get service”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

obstreperously (comparative more obstreperously, superlative most obstreperously)

In an obstreperous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


OBSTREPEROUS

Ob*strep"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. obstreperus, from obstrepere to make a noise at; ob (see Ob-) + strepere to make a noise.]

Definition: Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; clamorous; noisy; vociferous. "The obstreperous city." Wordsworth. "Obstreperous approbation." Addison. Beating the air with their obstreperous beaks. B. Jonson.

– Ob*strep"er*ous*ly, adv.

– Ob*strep"er*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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