noisy

[noi-zee]

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.

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

Other, noisier critics damned these moves as “leading from behind.”
Hats Off to Tom Donilon
Leslie H. Gelb
June 5, 2013
Yet that is what many of the noisier elements of the conservative movement suggested.
Why the GOP's Struggle with Latinos?
Justin Green
November 8, 2012

Historical Examples of noisier

The next morning was noisier and gayer than anything Charmides had ever known.
Buried Cities, Part 2
Jennie Hall
"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.
A Houseful of Girls
Sarah Tytler

British Dictionary definitions for noisier

noisy

adjective noisier or noisiest

making a loud or constant noise

full of or characterized by noise

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.