jangly
/ˈdʒæŋɡli/
ADJECTIVE
1. Having a harsh or discordant metallic sound
Producing or characterized by a sharp, rattling, clinking, or unpleasantly discordant sound, like metal objects striking together.
1.1. Harsh or discordant sounds
Describing sounds that are noisy, dissonant, or unpleasant because their tones clash rather than blend harmoniously.
Synonyms
- cacophonous
- cacophonic
- discordant
- dissonant
- disharmonious
- inharmonious
- jarring
- grating
- harsh
- strident
- raucous
- unmusical
- unmelodious
- ill-sounding
- noisy
Antonyms
- harmonious
- euphonious
- melodious
- melodic
- tuneful
- musical
- pleasant
- sweet
- smooth
- quiet
Examples
- The jangly guitars gave the song an energetic but slightly discordant sound.
- The old machine produced a jangly noise that disturbed the quiet workshop.
Related Words
- atonal
- off-key
- shrill
- clamorous
- clangorous
- clashing
- resounding
- ringing
1.2. Making metallic clinking or rattling sounds
Describing objects or sounds characterized by repeated light metallic noises, such as keys, bells, chains, or loose metal parts moving against one another.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The jangly bracelets made a metallic noise whenever she moved her hands.
- He disliked the jangly sound of loose coins rattling inside his pocket.
Related Words
- chiming
- dinging
- pinging
- tolling
- bonging
- clangorous