adjective
raucous
RAW-kuhs
Raucous (adjective) means Harsh-sounding, loud, and rough, especially of a voice or laughter. Example: “A raucous cheer went up when the home team scored.”
adjective
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Harsh-sounding, loud, and rough, especially of a voice or laughter.
"At night, raucous ruckus took place in the swamp."
"A raucous cheer went up when the home team scored."
"His raucous laugh could be heard across the bar."
How to use raucous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoud, rowdy, and harsh — describing noisy laughter, crowds, or parties.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
raucous laughter
raucous crowd
raucous cheer
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more raucous
- Superlative
- most raucous
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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.".
