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Definition of Cacophonic
1. Adjective. Having an unpleasant sound. "As cacophonous as a henyard"
Similar to: Cackly, Squawky, Croaky, Guttural, Grating, Gravelly, Rasping, Raspy, Rough, Scratchy, Gruff, Hoarse, Husky, Jangling, Jangly, Jarring, Raucous, Strident, Rending, Ripping, Splitting
Also: Noisy
Derivative terms: Cacophony, Cacophony, Cacophony, Cacophony
Antonyms: Euphonious
Definition of Cacophonic
1. a. Harsh-sounding.
Definition of Cacophonic
1. Adjective. discordant ¹
2. Adjective. unmusical ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cacophonic
Literary usage of Cacophonic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Naturalist by American Society of Naturalists, Essex Institute (1871)
"... has as unmusical a note as ever fell upon one's ear or added cacophonic variety
to a harsh mixture, for verily the music of the woods hath now departed. ..."
2. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1861)
"Again, it is difficult to reconcile oneself to the idea that any relationship
can exist between the pibroch, or other barbarous .cacophonic ..."
3. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1892)
"... wrote the would have upon the English language, unless he attempted to correct
himself of so horrid and cacophonic a pronunciation. ..."
4. Instigations of Ezra Pound: Together with an Essay on the Chinese Written by Ezra Pound, Ernest Francisco Fenollosa (1920)
"Choice of names for characters; names that will “fit” their owners, and that will
not “joggle” or be cacophonic when in juxtaposition on the page. 2. ..."
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