C1 adjective Formel

subclamious

/sʌbˈklæmiəs/

Describing a sound or environment that is moderately noisy or somewhat clamorous. It refers to a level of vocalization or background noise that is audible and potentially disruptive but falls short of a full, overwhelming clamor.

Exemples

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1

The subclamious atmosphere of the local coffee shop provided just enough background noise for her to work effectively.

The subclamious atmosphere of the local coffee shop provided just enough background noise for her to work effectively.

2

The chairman requested order as the subclamious murmurs of the committee members began to drown out the speaker.

The chairman requested order as the subclamious murmurs of the committee members began to drown out the speaker.

3

It got a bit subclamious in the living room once the kids started playing their board games.

It got a bit subclamious in the living room once the kids started playing their board games.

Famille de mots

Nom
subclamiousness
Adverbe
subclamiously
Adjectif
subclamious
Apparenté
clamor
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'sub-' as meaning 'under' and 'clamor' as meaning 'noise.' It's a noise level that is just 'under' a full-blown clamor.

Quiz rapide

The library was usually silent, but today a __________ murmur came from the group of students studying in the corner.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subclamious

Exemples

1

The subclamious atmosphere of the local coffee shop provided just enough background noise for her to work effectively.

everyday

The subclamious atmosphere of the local coffee shop provided just enough background noise for her to work effectively.

2

The chairman requested order as the subclamious murmurs of the committee members began to drown out the speaker.

formal

The chairman requested order as the subclamious murmurs of the committee members began to drown out the speaker.

3

It got a bit subclamious in the living room once the kids started playing their board games.

informal

It got a bit subclamious in the living room once the kids started playing their board games.

4

Researchers noted that subclamious auditory stimuli in the testing environment could skew the results of the concentration study.

academic

Researchers noted that subclamious auditory stimuli in the testing environment could skew the results of the concentration study.

5

The open-plan office remained subclamious throughout the afternoon, making it difficult for the accounting team to focus.

business

The open-plan office remained subclamious throughout the afternoon, making it difficult for the accounting team to focus.

Famille de mots

Nom
subclamiousness
Adverbe
subclamiously
Adjectif
subclamious
Apparenté
clamor

Collocations courantes

subclamious chatter subclamious chatter
subclamious environment subclamious environment
subclamious crowd subclamious crowd
subclamious background noise subclamious background noise
subclamious protest subclamious protest

Phrases Courantes

a subclamious roar

a subclamious roar

subclamious debate

subclamious debate

rising subclamious tones

rising subclamious tones

Souvent confondu avec

subclamious vs clamorous

Clamorous implies a much louder, more insistent, and overwhelming noise, whereas subclamious is more moderate.

subclamious vs clammy

Clammy refers to a physical texture (cold and damp), while subclamious refers specifically to sound.

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Notes d'usage

This word is most effective in descriptive writing or formal reports to specify a degree of noise that is notable but not extreme. It is an 'under-the-radar' word often found in high-level vocabulary assessments.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse this word with 'clammy' due to the similar spelling, or they use it to mean 'silent' because of the 'sub-' prefix, wrongly assuming it means 'below audible.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'sub-' as meaning 'under' and 'clamor' as meaning 'noise.' It's a noise level that is just 'under' a full-blown clamor.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under/slightly) and 'clamare' (to cry out or shout).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns. Can be used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs.

Quiz rapide

The library was usually silent, but today a __________ murmur came from the group of students studying in the corner.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : subclamious

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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