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- pronunciation:
- raw
ks
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
loud and disorderly.
He enjoys attending these raucous political gatherings, but she prefers more orderly events.
- synonyms:
- boisterous, rowdy
- similar words:
- clamorous, disorderly, disruptive, loud, noisy, obstreperous, riotous, unruly
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definition 2: |
loud, sharp, and rasping, as, at times, a bird's call or a human's voice or laugh.
The crow gave a raucous cry.- synonyms:
- grating, shrill, strident
- antonyms:
- dulcet, soft
- similar words:
- noisy, rasping, screeching, sharp
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related words: |
gruff, ragged, rough, shrill |
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derivations: |
raucously (adv.), raucousness (n.) |
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