Definition

In a way that produces a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The band played cacophonously, making it hard to enjoy the music.

Conversation

Did you hear the band playing last night?

Yeah, they were so loud and cacophonously out of tune!

I couldn't believe how they managed to sound that way.

Right? It was like a noise competition rather than a concert!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cacophonously → It is formed from "cacophony" (from Greek "kakophonia", where "kakos" means bad and "phone" means voice or sound) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner). The word "cacophonously" means in a manner that produces a harsh or discordant sound.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bad sound' ('kakos' and 'phone') to remember that 'cacophonously' describes something that sounds harsh or unpleasant.

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