cacophonous
The word “cacophonous” has 4 syllables: cac-o-pho-nous
It's pronounced as /kəˈkɒfənəs/
What is synonym and antonym for cacophonous?
In the thesaurus, “cacophonous” has 41 synonyms and 42 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cacophonous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cacophonous
- atonal
- blaring
- clamorous
- clanging
- clangorous
- clashing
- clattering
- clinking
- dinning
- disagreeable
- discordant
- disharmonic
- dissonant
- grating
- harsh
- ill-sounding
- immusical
- inharmonious
- jangling
- jangly
- jarring
- metallic
- noisy
- off-key
- raspy
- raucous
- resounding
- scratching
- screeching
- shrill
- sonorous
- sour
- squeaky
- strident
- tuneless
- unmelodious
- unmusical
- unpleasant
- unpleasing
- unvocal
- uproarious
Antonyms for cacophonous
- agreeable
- appealing
- cadenced
- calm
- chordal
- dulcet
- euphonious
- harmonic
- harmonious
- harmonizing
- homophonic
- hushed
- lilting
- lyric
- lyrical
- mellifluent
- mellifluous
- mellow
- melodic
- melodious
- musical
- noiseless
- orchestral
- pleasant
- polyphonic
- polyphonous
- quavering
- quiet
- resonant
- rhythmic
- rhythmical
- silent
- sonorous
- soundless
- still
- sweet
- symphonic
- symphonious
- tonal
- trilling
- tuneful
- warbling
Meanings of cacophonous
- adjective
- Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
Example Sentences
- The bustling city streets were filled with the cacophonous sounds of honking horns and distant sirens.
- As the thunderstorm raged on, the raindrops added to the cacophonous symphony of nature's fury.
- The lively carnival was a riot of colors and a cacophonous blend of laughter, music, and cheering.
- In the crowded marketplace, the merchants' calls and the clatter of goods created a distinctly cacophonous atmosphere.
- The old factory, now abandoned, stood silent, a stark contrast to its once cacophonous production days.
On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cacophonous, such as: agreeable, appealing, atonal, blaring, cadenced, calm, chordal.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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