raucous

[ raw-kuhs ]

adjective

1. harsh; strident; grating:

   raucous voices; raucous laughter.

   Synonyms: raspy, rough

   Antonyms: dulcet, mellow, soft

2. rowdy; disorderly:

   a raucous party.

raucous

/ ˈrɔːsɪtɪ; ˈrɔːkəs /

adjective

1. (of voices, cries, etc) harshly or hoarsely loud

Derived Forms

• ˈraucousness, noun
• ˈraucously, adverb

Other Words From

• raucous·ly adverb
• raucous·ness rau·ci·ty [raw, -si-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of raucous¹

1760–70; < Latin raucus hoarse, harsh, rough; -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of raucous¹

C18: from Latin raucus hoarse

Example Sentences

Last week, a group of mostly male students held a raucous pro-Trump rally at Beverly Hills High School.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon thereafter Vi is abandoned by yet another trusted loved one, while Caitlyn is rewarded for her hardened attitude against Zaun with raucous applause and a promotion.

From Salon

South Africa claimed an intense and thrilling victory over Scotland at a raucous Murrayfield, the 17-point margin at the end doing nothing to reflect what a tumultuous Test match it was.

From BBC

At one point, a school security guard holds up a Trump banner to raucous applause.

From Los Angeles Times

She impressed party insiders by solidifying the nomination and holding raucous rallies that reenergized base voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• boisterous
• disorderly
• rambunctious
• rowdy
• turbulent
• unruly