Definition & Meaning of "raucous"in English

raucous

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

grating

jarring

sharp

shrill

strident

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most raucous

Comparative

more raucous

gradable

domain

sound, perception, evaluation

Examples

The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night.

marked by wild and disorderly conduct

Examples

The raucous crowd surged forward, ignoring the barriers.

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