Definition

A situation or place that is filled with noise, confusion, and chaos.

Example

When the concert ended, the crowd erupted into pandemonium, cheering and shouting.

Conversation

Did you hear the pandemonium at the concert last night?

I know, right? It was so loud and exciting!

I couldn't believe how much energy there was despite the pandemonium.

Totally! It felt like everyone was having the time of their lives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pandemonium is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "daemonium" (from Greek "daimonion", meaning lesser spirit or demon). The word originally referred to the place of all demons, hence it describes a chaotic or wild uproar involving many elements.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('pan-') spirits or 'demons' ('daemonium') coming together, which helps you remember that pandemonium means a chaotic situation with many elements.

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