Clamant
/ˈklæmənt/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Urgent.
"The concoctions contrived by Italians were particularly in clamant demand, while the occult sciences of astrology and alchemy lent their support[.]"
- 2 Crying earnestly; beseeching clamorously.
"clamant children"
Adjective
- 1 demanding attention wordnet
- 2 conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry wordnet
Example
More examples"The concoctions contrived by Italians were particularly in clamant demand, while the occult sciences of astrology and alchemy lent their support[.]"
Etymology
Latin clāmāns, present participle of clāmō (“yell”). Doublet of claimant.