raucous

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective unpleasantly loud and harsh
  2. adjective disturbing the public peace; loud and rough

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin raucus (“hoarse, husky, raucous”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

strident

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