jangling
Making harsh sounds
Jangling describes a harsh, discordant sound—metal striking metal, keys rattling, chains clanking: the jangling of her bracelets.
The word suggests noise that grates rather than pleases.
Figuratively, jangling can describe nerves set on edge: The constant interruptions left her nerves jangling.
Light metallic collision sound
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- clatteringMaking repeated sharp sounds
- chinkingLog cabin gap filler
- clankSharp metallic sound
tinkling · keys · coins · chains · bracelets · bangles · spurs · buckles
Causing unease or discomfort
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- agitatingDisturbing or stirring up
- frayingComing apart threadwise
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
startling · jarring · unnerving · frazzling · rattling · disturbing · edgy · tense
Unpleasantly severe or rough
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
- dissonantLacking harmonic agreement
clashing · strident · raucous · inharmonious · off-key · tuneless · earsplitting · screeching
clinking
Light metallic collision sound
- rattlingProducing rapid knocks
- clatteringMaking repeated sharp sounds
- chinkingLog cabin gap filler
clank · tinkling · keys · coins · chains · bracelets · bangles · spurs · buckles · shackles
unsettling
Causing unease or discomfort
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- agitatingDisturbing or stirring up
- frayingComing apart threadwise
grating · startling · jarring · unnerving · frazzling · rattling · disturbing · edgy · tense · anxious
harsh
Unpleasantly severe or rough
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- jarringDisturbingly incongruous
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
dissonant · clashing · strident · raucous · inharmonious · off-key · tuneless · earsplitting · screeching · unmelodious
janglingmelodious
Agreeable in sound
harmonious · euphonious · mellifluous · dulcet · harmonizing
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