cacophonous

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ca·coph·o·nous

[kuh-kof-uh-nuhs]
adjective
having a harsh or discordant sound.

Origin:
1790–1800; < Greek kakóphōnos. See caco-, -phone, -ous

ca·coph·o·nous·ly, adverb
un·ca·coph·o·nous, adjective


dissonant, strident, grating, raucous.

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Example Sentences
  • 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.
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cacophonous or cacophonic (kəˈkɒfənəs, ˌkækəˈfɒnɪk)
 
adj
jarring in sound; discordant; harsh
 
cacophonic or cacophonic
 
adj
 
cacophonously or cacophonic
 
adv
 
cacophonically or cacophonic
 
adv

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