Definition of CLAMANT

clamant

Adjective Satellite

  • conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
  • demanding attention; ; ; - H.L.Mencken
    • "clamant needs"

Adj

  • Urgent.
  • Crying earnestly; beseeching clamorously.

Adjective

  • Loud and insistent; demanding attention.

Examples

  • The CLAMANT buzzer indicated that time was almost up for his Scrabble turn.

Origin / Etymology

Latin clāmāns, present participle of clāmō (“yell”). Doublet of claimant.

Scrabble Score: 11

clamant: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clamant: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clamant: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

clamant: valid Words With Friends Word