noisy

[noi-zee]

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

/ ˈnɔɪzɪ /

adjective

1. making a loud or constant noise

2. full of or characterized by noise

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of noisy¹

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

Synonym Study

See loud.

Example Sentences

The five tenants also had to put up with a faulty ventilation system that was so noisy it kept them awake at night and caused mould.

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Bottom line, the labor data are going to be at best, noisy—and, at worst, a complete mess until we get December readings.

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Passengers in nearby seats began to clear their throats in disapproval, for the children’s game was noisy and, frankly, disgusting.

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Any hound that got snappy with Bertha was promptly corrected, and the pack of yowling beagles provided a noisy but festive escort back to the POE.

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“Well, I hope you are not going to be this noisy during the play. I simply detest it when other people talk during a performance.”

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Related Words

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