cacophony (Meaning)

Wordnet

cacophony (n)

a loud harsh or strident noise

loud confusing disagreeable sounds

Webster

cacophony (n.)

An uncouth or disagreable sound of words, owing to the concurrence of harsh letters or syllables.

A combination of discordant sounds.

An unhealthy state of the voice.

cacophony Sentence Examples

  1. The bustling market filled the air with a **cacophony** of haggling vendors, barking dogs, and the rhythmic clanging of metalworkers.
  2. The otherwise peaceful library was disrupted by the sudden **cacophony** of a dropped book and a child's startled cry.
  3. As the orchestra warmed up, the room filled with a cacophony of individual instruments tuning, creating a unique sonic landscape.
  4. Unable to sleep due to the **cacophony** of traffic outside, she decided to read a book until morning.
  5. The jungle awoke to a **cacophony** of animal sounds, from the melodic calls of birds to the guttural roars of predators.
  6. The crowded train station was a sensory overload, with a **cacophony** of announcements, luggage rolling, and hurried conversations.
  7. Despite the initial **cacophony**, the conductor skillfully guided the orchestra towards a harmonious and powerful performance.
  8. The demolition crew descended upon the building, unleashing a **cacophony** of crashing concrete and clanging metal that echoed through the neighborhood.
  9. The artist used a **cacophony** of vibrant colors and chaotic brushstrokes to capture the frenetic energy of the city streets.
  10. Seeking solitude, she ventured deep into the forest, hoping to escape the **cacophony** of the modern world and find peace in nature's silence.

FAQs About the word cacophony

a loud harsh or strident noise, loud confusing disagreeable soundsAn uncouth or disagreable sound of words, owing to the concurrence of harsh letters or syllabl

noise, rattle, roar, chatter, clamor, din, clatter, clangor, dissonance, brawl

stillness, still, quiet, stillness, quiet, silence,silence, still,lull, hush

The bustling market filled the air with a **cacophony** of haggling vendors, barking dogs, and the rhythmic clanging of metalworkers.

The otherwise peaceful library was disrupted by the sudden **cacophony** of a dropped book and a child's startled cry.

As the orchestra warmed up, the room filled with a cacophony of individual instruments tuning, creating a unique sonic landscape.

Unable to sleep due to the **cacophony** of traffic outside, she decided to read a book until morning.