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cacophonous
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ca·coph·o·nous
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kəˈkɒf
ə
nəs
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adjective
having a harsh or discordant
sound
.
Origin:
1790–1800;
<
Greek
kakóphōnos.
See
caco-
,
-phone
,
-ous
Related forms
ca·coph·o·nous·ly,
adverb
un·ca·coph·o·nous,
adjective
Synonyms
dissonant, strident, grating, raucous.
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present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential
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marked by a strong tendency in favor of a particular point of view
unresolved, discordant chord or interval
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cacophonous
with the cries of the offended.
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cacophonous
atmosphere of stores' cosmetic departments.
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cacophonous
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Twitter has been
cacophonous
with the cries of the offended.
Another challenge is making its products stand out in the
cacophonous
atmosphere of stores' cosmetic departments.
The screechy sounds of a soprano, not at her best, complete the irony of
cacophonous
combat.
Their designs are not primitive so much as calming, an antidote to this dusty,
cacophonous
city.
It needs to be noticed in the
cacophonous
crowd of kids' programs that exists today.
But this
cacophonous
and wounded place has not lost its tolerance.
It is a place of gritty street crime and family conflicts, mambo clubs and
cacophonous
markets, soaring culture and shared dreams.
Unfortunately the healthcare debate is complex, chaotic and
cacophonous
.
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World English Dictionary
cacophonous
or
cacophonic
(kəˈkɒfənəs, ˌkækəˈfɒnɪk)
—
adj
jarring in sound; discordant; harsh
cacophonic
or
cacophonic
—
adj
cacophonously
or
cacophonic
—
adv
cacophonically
or
cacophonic
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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