cacophonous

Dictionary: ca·coph·o·nous (kə-kŏf'ə-nəs) pronunciation

adj.
Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.

[From Greek kakophōnos : kakos, bad + phōnē, sound.]

cacophonously ca·coph'o·nous·ly adv.

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also cacophonical

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Definition: harsh sounding
Antonyms: quiet

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IN BRIEF: Harsh, unpleasant sound.

There was a cacophonous roar from inside the deep jungle.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having an unpleasant sound
Synonym: cacophonic
Antonym: euphonious (meaning #1)

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