Raucous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈrȯ-kəs/ rau·cous

Meaning & Definition of Raucous

Raucous (adjective)

  1. disagreeably harsh or strident, hoarse
  2. boisterously disorderly

Raucous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way

    "the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night"

    similar: boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious (chiefly British), wild and woolly
    related: callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin (chiefly Australian), raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, impassioned, lively, sprightly, vivacious, clamorous, loudmouthed, noisy, open-mouthed, rackety, strident, vociferous, howling, screaming, yelling
    opposite: orderly
    near: sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled, moderate, reasonable, subdued, temperate, impassive, phlegmatic, stoic, stolid, depressed, aloof, detached, indifferent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Raucous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Raucous:

Chiefly British: rumbustious
boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, wild and woolly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Raucous

Words with the opposite meaning of Raucous:

orderly

Related Words for Raucous

callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin, raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant

Near Antonyms of Raucous

sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled

Word Forms of Raucous

Derived words: raucously (adverb), raucousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Raucous

Latin raucus hoarse; akin to Latin ravis hoarseness

First known use: 1769

Frequently Asked Questions about Raucous

What does "Raucous" mean?

"Raucous" means disagreeably harsh or strident, hoarse. As an adjective, it is defined as: disagreeably harsh or strident, hoarse.

What is another word for "Raucous"?

Other words for "Raucous" include boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, robustious, roisterous, rollicking and rowdy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Raucous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Raucous"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Raucous". Common alternatives include boisterous, hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious and wild and woolly.

What is the opposite of "Raucous"?

Antonyms of "Raucous" include orderly. Near antonyms include sedate, sober, solemn and somber.

How do you use "Raucous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Raucous" in a sentence: "the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night".

Is "Raucous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Raucous" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Raucous"?

"Raucous" is pronounced /ˈrȯ-kəs/ and divided into syllables as rau·cous.

What is the origin of the word "Raucous"?

"Raucous" comes from Latin raucus hoarse; akin to Latin ravis hoarseness. First known use: 1769.