Definition

A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds that are harsh and discordant.

Example

The street was filled with a cacophony of honking cars and shouting pedestrians.

Conversation

Did you hear that cacophony of music coming from the festival?

Yeah, it was so loud! I could barely think.

I know, right? It really created a strange vibe in the neighborhood.

Definitely! It’s amazing how a cacophony can be both exciting and overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cacophony → It is formed from "kakos" (Greek, meaning bad) and "phone" (Greek, meaning voice or sound). The word describes a harsh or discordant mixture of sounds, essentially a 'bad sound.'

Memory Tip

Think of 'bad' ('kakos') sounds ('phone') to remember that cacophony refers to a harsh or unpleasant noise.

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