Definition of RAUCOUS

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loud, stentorian, earsplitting, raucous, strident mean marked by intensity or volume of sound. loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness. loud shouts of protest stentorian implies great power and range. an actor with a stentorian voice earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting. the earsplitting sound of a siren raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness. the raucous shouts of drunken revelers strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice. the strident voices of hecklers

Examples of raucous in a Sentence

He stepped over one man, avoided a raucous group of inebriated merchant seamen staggering for their boats, ran up his steps into the large foyer … — James Clavell, Gai-Jin, 1994 The scene was reminiscent of a college fraternity reunion, with plenty of backslapping, joking, hugging and raucous laughter. — Lewis Beale, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 1987 On the ledge of rock above this strange couple there stood three solemn buzzards, who, at the sight of the new comers uttered raucous screams of disappointment and flapped sullenly away. — Arthur Conan Doyle, A Study in Scarlet, 1887 the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night

Recent Examples on the Web

In their last trip to Spokane, rowdy GU fans created a raucous atmosphere that rattled the Huskies who didn’t put up much of a fight during a 98-71 defeat. — Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, "UW Huskies need their “A” game to snap 7-game losing streak at No. 1 Gonzaga," 5 Dec. 2018 Moments later, raucous laughter permeates the wall into the coach's office. — Shawn Smajstrla, star-telegram, "Diamond Hill-Jarvis soccer excels in a place known for athletic futility | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 22 Mar. 2018 After updating the audience on the latest developments in peace negotiations with the government, rebels took turns at the mic taunting each other with rhyming ditties that were met with raucous laughter and applause. — Maximo Anderson, Bloomberg.com, "In Colombia, Marxist Rebels Hold the Oil Industry Hostage," 10 Jan. 2018 The larger of two images is a black-and-white, overhead shot of a throng of raucous, happy, young black people, probably at a Michael Jackson concert. — Sharon Mizota, latimes.com, "Review: Photographer Todd Gray traces African roots," 9 July 2018 Stumping this morning in Columbus, Mississippi ahead of tomorrow's Magnolia State primary, Obama told a raucous, applauding crowd that he's bewildered by Clinton's second-fiddle suggestion. — Newsweek, "Analysis," 14 Mar. 2018 As time progressed, Panton’s interiors became more lively and raucous. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "Inside the maximalist, kaleidoscopic interiors of Verner Panton," 4 Sep. 2018 There was cheering, dancing, and raucous celebrating that filled the streets of the French capitol for hours. — Melissa Locker, Time, "France Goes Wild In the Streets After Their World Cup Win," 11 July 2018 Sleek Milas has Emirati dishes like mbahar deyay (chicken in a spicy cream sauce), and raucous Ravi's restaurant does down-scale but delicious Pakistani biryanis. — John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, "Dubai: The Layover Hub That’s Truly Worth Sticking Around For," 28 Mar. 2018

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