cacophonous

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective cacophonous has 1 sense

cacophonous, cacophonic - having an unpleasant sound; "as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten
Antonyms: euphonious, euphonous, golden, silvern, silvery

Definitions from the Web

Cacophonous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Producing a harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds; discordant.

Example Sentence: The cacophonous sound of the jackhammer made it difficult to concentrate.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a cacophonous manner; with a harsh, discordant sound.

Example Sentence: The instruments played cacophonously, creating an intense and chaotic atmosphere.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example Sentence: The classroom was filled with a cacophony of voices, making it difficult for the teacher to be heard.