noisy

[ noi-zee ]

adjective

, nois·i·er, nois·i·est.

1. making much noise:

   noisy children.

   Synonyms: vociferous, uproarious, tumultuous, clamorous

   Antonyms: quiet

2. abounding in or full of noise:

   a noisy assembly hall.

3. characterized by much noise:

   a noisy celebration; a noisy protest.

noisy

/ ˈnɔɪzɪ /

adjective

1. making a loud or constant noise
2. full of or characterized by noise

Derived Forms

• ˈnoisiness, noun
• ˈnoisily, adverb

Other Words From

• noisi·ly adverb
• noisi·ness noun
• un·noisi·ly adverb
• un·noisy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noisy¹

First recorded in 1685–95; noise + -y ¹

Synonym Study

See loud.

Example Sentences

She said she heard a noisy car come up the drive and park near the house.

From BBC

It is still not clear what the sounds were - the ocean is noisy and even more so during an operation like this.

From BBC

The new album opens with the driving noisy rock riffing of “Jerkin,’” as Taylor pushes back against haters with boasts and joyous profanity: “Last time I checked, I got success / Cuz the losers are online and they are obsessed / Typin’.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their reunion, in a noisy contact centre, went well – but the following day Cassie was very tired, pale and limp.

From BBC

So prepare for the opposite of smooth – bumpy, noisy and transactional – finding issues where they can do a deal with Trump, who reveres his capacity as a deal maker.

From BBC

Related Words

• boisterous
• cacophonous
• clamorous
• rambunctious
• riotous
• rowdy
• strident
• vociferous