CLANGOROUS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

clangorous

adjective

Definition of clangorous

as in noisy

full of or characterized by the presence of noise grew up in a clangorous but warmhearted household

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as in discordant

making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds the teen's clangorous efforts to learn to play the drums

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as in loud

marked by a high volume of sound a clangorous sheet metal factory

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Adjective

Bulky and noisy battery energy storage systems could be a thing of the past, as a global technology company, Sigenergy, Tuesday launched its commercial and industrial battery range in Australia.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Platner’s noisy ascension and implosion didn’t just leave the Democrats looking untrustworthy.

— Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of noisy

Adjective

But the Sweetgreen on the Upper East Side was both loud and had nowhere to sit, a sad reflection of how Americans view workday lunches.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Frequent awakenings, loud snoring, gasping during sleep, morning headaches or uncomfortable leg sensations warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham was asked about Underwood’s security in the starting job earlier this week and hardly offered up a ringing endorsement.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Martha-Mary Chapel, Sudbury Reverend Bryce (Toby Huss) presides over the town church, where mysterious ringing bells seem to indicate something dark is afoot.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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