Cacophony

Definition of cacophony:

part of speech: adjective

CACOPHONOUS.

part of speech: noun

A bad, disagreeable sound; discord of sounds.

Usage examples for cacophony:

• And rising above the general cacophony the din of the eternally cracking whip, of the heavy carwheel jolting over the uneven stones, the stamp and neigh of the spirited little French cart- horse and the music of his many bells, and the cursing and swearing and hue! "Peter Ibbetson", George Du Maurier.

• The Laotian burst out in a laughter which started out as a mild guffaw before burning away any acrimony against opulent Bangkokians, their ignorance, and more specifically, this rich Thai's obtuseness, to become a pleasant and embracing cacophony of good will. "An Apostate: Nawin of Thais", Steven Sills.

• I have had them out in a meadow for hours, baked and drenched, to get them rid of their native cacophony "The Short Works of George Meredith", George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009.