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raucous

1 antonym for raucous — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Harsh-sounding, loud, and rough, especially of a voice or laughter.

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How to use raucous

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raucous laughter raucous crowd raucous cheer

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin raucus, meaning "hoarse" or "husky."

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What does “raucous” mean?
The word “raucous” means harsh-sounding, loud, and rough, especially of a voice or laughter. In plain terms, loud, rowdy, and harsh — describing noisy laughter, crowds, or parties.
How do you pronounce “raucous”?
“Raucous” is pronounced RAW-kuhs (/ˈɹɔkəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “raucous” in a sentence?
Here is “raucous” used in a sentence: “A raucous cheer went up when the home team scored.”
What part of speech is “raucous”?
“Raucous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “raucous” come from?
The word “raucous” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin raucus, meaning "hoarse" or "husky.".

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