cacaphonous — having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈkæfənəs/
Example Sentences
- The construction site next door created a cacophonous symphony that drove the neighbors crazy.
- My brother's first attempt at playing drums was utterly cacophonous.
- The cacophonous debate in parliament lasted for hours without resolution.
cacaphonous
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈkæfənəs/]
having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek kakophonia, combining kakos meaning 'bad' or 'evil' and phone meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. The word literally means 'bad sound' - think of harsh, jarring noises that hurt your ears.
Breakdown
caco- (bad/harsh) + phon- (sound/voice) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The construction site next door created a cacophonous symphony that drove the neighbors crazy.”
“My brother's first attempt at playing drums was utterly cacophonous.”
“The cacophonous debate in parliament lasted for hours without resolution.”
“The restaurant's cacophonous atmosphere made conversation nearly impossible.”
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