shouty

Prone to yelling

Shouty describes someone or something characterized by loud, aggressive, or emphatic expression.

A shouty person raises their voice frequently; a shouty email uses capital letters and exclamation points to convey intensity.

The word is informal and mildly dismissive: The meeting got shouty when they discussed the budget.

I muted the shouty pundits on cable news.

loud

yelling

Vocalization at maximum volume

roaring · booming · thunderous · earsplitting · deafening · blaring · clamorous · vociferous · stentorian · piercing

aggressive

intimidating

Inspiring fear or unease

domineering · bullying · belligerent · antagonistic · combative · abrasive · in-your-face · overbearing · forceful · pushy

boisterous

rowdy

Noisily disorderly

high-spirited · unruly · obstreperous · riotous · wild · disorderly · tumultuous · chaotic · lively · animated

angry

raging

Violently uncontrolled

seething · fuming · incensed · enraged · infuriated · wrathful · indignant · explosive · heated · temper

excited

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

celebratory · triumphant · ecstatic · euphoric · fervent · zealous · exclaiming · whooping · chanting · rousing

Opposites
vocal volume and intensity

shoutyquiet

Lacking in sound

soft-spoken · hushed · whispered · muted · subdued

emotional tone and aggression

shoutycalm

Free from agitation

gentle · soothing · mild-mannered · placid · serene

communication register and restraint

shoutymeasured

Carefully considered, unhurried

restrained · composed · controlled · understated · reserved

Phrases
Family

shout, shouting, shouted, shouts, shouter, shouters

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G