megalophonous adjective2 •(literary, rare) Strident or pompous in expression; vociferous.Let the megalophonous grasshopper sound a blast and summon hither the perfunctory and circumforaneous TumbleBug, to the end that excavations may be made and learning gather new treasures. — 1879 •(literary, rare) Loud.The doors were closed against further admissions at 1 A. M., but not before a dozen callow youths had got in, their heads already buzzing with wine and their voices megalophonous with song. — 1887 formsmore megalophonous · most megalophonous