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Meaning of cacophony
A harsh, discordant sound
Etymology of cacophony
The word "cacophony" comes from the Greek words "kakos" meaning "bad" and "phōnē" meaning "sound" or "voice", and has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a harsh, discordant sound, and later to describe a situation or atmosphere of conflict or disorder
Synonyms
discord
dissonance
noise
clamor
din
racket
commotion
tumult
uproar
hubbub
chaos
turmoil
bedlam
pandemonium
mayhem
clash
jangle
clatter
clangor
cacophonousness
harshness
stridency
shrillness
grating
jarring
unharmoniousness
unpleasantness
unmelodiousness
inharmoniousness
discordance
raucousness
stridentness
loudness
Definitions
- A harsh, discordant sound; a mixture of loud, unpleasant noises
- A situation or atmosphere in which there is a lot of disagreement or conflict
Usage Examples
- The city streets were filled with a cacophony of car horns, sirens, and construction noise
- The meeting descended into a cacophony of argument and recrimination
- The artist's use of clashing colors and discordant shapes created a visual cacophony
Antonyms
harmony
melody
symphony
concord
coherence
consistency
unity
agreement
accord
peace
quiet
silence
stillness
calmness
serenity
tranquility
soothingness
gentleness
softness
sweetness
pleasantness