cacophonous
UK/kæ'kɒfәnәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Producing a harsh, jarring, discordant sound
刺耳的，不和谐的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe adjective of cacophony: caco- (bad) + phōnē (sound) + -ous = 'full of bad sound,' harsh-sounding.
Root phon still carries 13 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.cacophonous noise刺耳的噪音
- 2.cacophonous sound刺耳的声音
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cacophonous clang of the factory never stopped.
- 2.
A cacophonous flock of crows settled on the roof.