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noisy

American  
[noi-zee] / ˈnɔɪ zi /

adjective

noisier, noisiest
  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 British  
/ ˈnɔɪzɪ /

adjective

  1. making a loud or constant noise

  2. full of or characterized by noise

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Related Words

See loud.

Other Word Forms

  • noisily adverb
  • noisiness noun
  • unnoisily adverb
  • unnoisy adjective

Etymology

Origin of noisy

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

Example Sentences

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The cramped toilet space is very noisy inside, so they must protect their ears.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“Amidst a noisy backdrop for the industry,” institutional demand was strong, said co-portfolio Lou Salvatore, in the announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The researchers noted that the effect appears specific to noisy environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The bank cautioned that the data can be noisy and that tanker traffic has become hard to track as vessels turn off their transponders to avoid detection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

In a noisy battle, the officers couldn’t just shout out their orders; their voices would be drowned out by the explosions.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis