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noisy

[noi-zee]
adjective, nois·i·er, nois·i·est.
  1. making much noise: noisy children.
  2. abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
  3. characterized by much noise: a noisy celebration; a noisy protest.
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Origin of noisy

First recorded in 1685–95; noise + -y1
Related formsnois·i·ly, adverbnois·i·ness, nounun·nois·i·ly, adverbun·nois·y, adjective
Can be confusednoisome noisy

Synonyms for noisy

1. clamorous, tumultuous, uproarious; vociferous. See loud.

Antonyms for noisy

1. quiet.
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Related Words for noisier

cacophonous, vociferous, rambunctious, rowdy, clamorous, boisterous, strident, riotous, blatant, deafening, disorderly, obstreperous, piercing, raspy, turbulent, uproarious, booming, blusterous, chattering, clangorous

Examples from the Web for noisier

Contemporary Examples of noisier

Historical Examples of noisier

  • The next morning was noisier and gayer than anything Charmides had ever known.

  • "The place'll be pulled if you get any noisier," he interrupted, not ungently.

    Alice Adams

    Booth Tarkington

  • The evening had been a long and noisy one; longer and noisier than usual.

    The Law-Breakers

    Ridgwell Cullum

  • An empty house is noisier to walk in and talk in than is a furnished one.

    Common Science

    Carleton W. Washburne

  • They were more cheerful (noisier) than the Old Doctor's House.

British Dictionary definitions for noisier

noisy

adjective noisier or noisiest
  1. making a loud or constant noise
  2. full of or characterized by noise
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Derived Formsnoisily, adverbnoisiness, noun
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Word Origin and History for noisier

noisy

adj.

1690s, "making noise," also "full of noise," from noise + -y (2). Earlier was noiseful (late 14c.). Related: Noisily; noisiness.

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