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cacophonous

/kækəˈfɒnəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does cacophonous mean?

adjective

Having a harsh, discordant sound; unpleasantly loud and noisy. Characterized by a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

"The cacophonous sounds of the city at night made it difficult to sleep."

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