pandemonium
word
Definition
A situation where there is a lot of noise, confusion, and disorder, often because many people are excited or panicking.
Usage & Nuances
'Pandemonium' is formal and dramatic, often describing chaotic public scenes. Common phrases: 'there was pandemonium', 'break into pandemonium'. Do not use for minor disorder—it's stronger than 'chaos' or 'confusion'. Rare in casual conversation.
Example Sentences
When the fire alarm rang, pandemonium broke out in the school.
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There was total pandemonium at the train station during the strike.
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As soon as the doors opened, pandemonium erupted among the crowd.
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It was pure pandemonium in the stadium after the winning goal.
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The sudden news caused pandemonium at the office; everyone started talking at once.
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As soon as the concert was canceled, there was pandemonium at the ticket counter.
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