Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.
[From Greek kakophōnos : kakos, bad + phōnē, sound.]
cacophonously ca·coph'o·nous·ly adv.
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ca·coph·o·nous (kə-kŏf'ə-nəs) ![]() |
[From Greek kakophōnos : kakos, bad + phōnē, sound.]
cacophonously ca·coph'o·nous·ly adv.| Thesaurus: cacophonous |
adjective
| Antonyms: cacophonous |
| Word Tutor: cacophonous |
There was a cacophonous roar from inside the deep jungle.
| WordNet: cacophonous |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
having an unpleasant sound
Synonym: cacophonic
Antonym: euphonious (meaning #1)
| euphemistic | |
| mellifluous | |
| sweet |
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