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cacophonous
[ kuh-kof-uh-nuhs ]
/ kəˈkɒf ə nəs /
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adjective
having a harsh or discordant sound.
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Origin of cacophonous
OTHER WORDS FROM cacophonous
ca·coph·o·nous·ly, adverbun·ca·coph·o·nous, adjectiveWords nearby cacophonous
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British Dictionary definitions for cacophonous
cacophonous
cacophonic (ˌkækəˈfɒnɪk)
/ (kəˈkɒfənəs) /
adjective
jarring in sound; discordant; harsh
Derived forms of cacophonous
cacophonously or cacophonically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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