adjective
Having a harsh, unpleasant sound; discordant.
Origin of cacophonous
From Greek kakophōnos kakos bad ; see kakka- in Indo-European roots. phōnē sound ; see bhā-2 in Indo-European roots.Related Forms:
- ca·coph′o·nous·ly
adverb
cacophonous
ca·coph·o·nous
adjective
The definition of cacophonus is having a harsh or annoying sound.
An example of cacophonus is a shrill shrieking that will not stop.
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Adjective
(comparative more cacophonous, superlative most cacophonous)
- Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
Antonyms
Origin
From Ancient Greek κακός (kakos, “bad") + φωνή (phonÄ“, “voice").
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