Definitions for cacophonouskəˈkɒf ə nəs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ca•coph•o•nouskəˈkɒf ə nəs(adj.)
having a harsh or discordant sound.
Origin of cacophonous:
1790–1800; < Gk
ca•coph′o•nous•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
cacophonous, cacophonic(adj)
having an unpleasant sound
"as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten
Wiktionary
cacophonous(Adjective)
Containing, consisting of or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds
Origin: From + .
Webster Dictionary
Cacophonous(adj)
alt. of Cacophonious
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