clangorous

adjective

clan·​gor·​ous ˈklaŋ-ə-rəs also -gə-rəs How to pronounce clangorous (audio)
Synonyms of clangorousnext
: noisy and resounding
clangorous locomotive worksC. V. Hancock
: filled with usually confused noise
jammed streets and clangorous airR. H. Rovere
clangorously adverb

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“Clangorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clangorous. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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