Raucous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɔːkəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Raucous is an adjective meaning Harsh and rough-sounding.
Meaning
Harsh and rough-sounding.
More Meanings
- Disorderly and boisterous.
- Loud and annoying.
Example Sentences
At night, raucous ruckus took place in the swamp.
Acts of vandalism were committed by a raucous gang of drunkards.
The new neighbors had a raucous ruction in the small hours last night.
In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.
Synonyms for raucous
Depending on context, synonyms include rowdy, strident, disorderly, cacophonous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rowdy, strident, cacophonous, disorderly, loud, rough.
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