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

That is a big part of the explanation for why this argument has got so noisy, so quickly.

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It is the week where farmers are heading for Westminster - and bringing some noisy and influential friends with them.

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

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

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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.

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Related Words

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