Definition

The quality of being loud, harsh, and disorderly, often causing disturbance or noise.

Example

The raucousness of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

Conversation

Did you hear the raucousness from the party next door last night?

Yeah, it was so loud! I thought they were having a concert.

I couldn't believe how much noise they were making at such late hours.

Same here! I guess some people just love to celebrate in style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raucousness → It is formed from "raucus" (from Latin "raucus", meaning hoarse or harsh) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "raucousness" refers to the quality of being hoarse or harsh in sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'raucus' which means harsh or hoarse, and remember that 'raucousness' describes the state of being harsh-sounding.

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