Clangorous
[KLANG-ur-uhs]
Hint 1.
You may notice that clangorous sounds like “clanging,” and the two words are similar (and even have a similar etymology).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The children greatly enjoyed starting their own marching band; unfortunately for their babysitter, the result was rather clangorous.”
What is the best definition of clangorous?
A.
Regular in rhythm
B.
Pleasing and melodious to the ear
C.
Characterized exclusively by clanging sounds
D.
Loud and inharmonious in sound
Hint 1.
You may notice that clangorous sounds like “clanging,” and the two words are similar (and even have a similar etymology).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The children greatly enjoyed starting their own marching band; unfortunately for their babysitter, the result was rather clangorous.”
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