xenophonic

/zɛnəˈfɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a strange or foreign sound

“The xenophonic melodies in the avant-garde composition were both unsettling and fascinating.”

2. noun

a strange or foreign sound

“The xenophonic noise from the construction site made it difficult for me to focus on my work.”

Synonyms

  • alien
  • foreign
  • strange
  • unusual

Antonyms

  • familiar
  • native