cacophonous

[ kuh-kof-uh-nuhs ]
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adjective
  1. having a harsh or discordant sound.

Origin of cacophonous

1
From the Greek word kakóphōnos, dating back to 1790–1800. See caco-, -phone, -ous

Other words for cacophonous

Other words from cacophonous

  • ca·coph·o·nous·ly, adverb
  • un·ca·coph·o·nous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cacophonous

cacophonous

cacophonic (ˌkækəˈfɒnɪk)

/ (kəˈkɒfənəs) /


adjective
  1. jarring in sound; discordant; harsh

Derived forms of cacophonous

  • cacophonously or cacophonically, adverb

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