definitions

noisy

[ noi-zee ]
/ ˈnɔɪ zi /
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adjective, nois·i·er, nois·i·est.

making much noise: noisy children.
abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
characterized by much noise: a noisy celebration; a noisy protest.

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RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

noisenik, noiseproof, noisette, noisette rose, noisome, noisy, noisy miner, nokyo, nol-pros, nol. pros., nolan

Origin of noisy

First recorded in 1685–95; noise + -y1

SYNONYMS FOR noisy

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

ANTONYMS FOR noisy

1 quiet.

Related forms

nois·i·ly, adverbnois·i·ness, nounun·nois·i·ly, adverbun·nois·y, adjective

Can be confused

noisome noisy
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British Dictionary definitions for noisier

noisy

/ (ˈnɔɪzɪ) /

adjective noisier or noisiest

making a loud or constant noise
full of or characterized by noise

Derived Forms

noisily, adverbnoisiness, noun
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