cacophonous
adjective
ca·coph·o·nous
ka-ˈkä-fə-nəs 
-ˈkȯ-,
also -ˈka-
: marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
like an old battlefield, once cacophonous with the clash of steel, the roar of cannon, the screams of wounded and dying men—
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cacophonously
adverb
Examples of cacophonous in a Sentence
the cacophonous chaos on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
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Cramming his wide screen with the comings and goings of a 24-character ensemble, Altman creates an incredible, cacophonous entertainment, equal parts comedy and tragedy, featuring terrific original songs and an unforgettable ending.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
This year's trip to Thailand was an exercise in incivility and taboo-breaking, a cacophonous symphony of troubled souls colliding amid Mai Tais and monkeys.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Apart from the occasional timid car—and the less timid, cacophonous crows—the East Nashville community appeared to be following weather warnings and taking advantage of the cozy Friday at home.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
As ovaries decline, hormones change, and a harmonious symphony can turn into a cacophonous noise, impacting the entire body.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
This year's trip to Thailand was an exercise in incivility and taboo-breaking, a cacophonous symphony of troubled souls colliding amid Mai Tais and monkeys.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Apart from the occasional timid car—and the less timid, cacophonous crows—the East Nashville community appeared to be following weather warnings and taking advantage of the cozy Friday at home.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
As ovaries decline, hormones change, and a harmonious symphony can turn into a cacophonous noise, impacting the entire body.
—Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cacophonous
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“Cacophonous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cacophonous. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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