Clangorous

Pronunciation: /ˈkɫæŋˈɔɹoʊˈəs/

Clangorous (adj)

  1. Making a loud, harsh ringing sound, like metal being hit or struck.
  2. Describing sounds that are very loud and unpleasant, with a sharp, ringing quality.

Examples

  • The hammer made a clangorous sound on the metal plate.
  • Outside, the gate clanged in a clangorous way whenever it moved.

Clangorous (adjective)

Examples

  • The bell sounded clangorous in the empty hall.
  • A clangorous alarm woke everyone before dawn.