cacaphonous — having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈkæfənəs/
Korean meaning: 불협화음의, 귀에 거슬리는 소음이 가득한
Korean pronunciation: 커**캐**퍼너스
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
불협화음의, 귀에 거슬리는 소음이 가득한
🎤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.
🎵Rhyme
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📝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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