noisy
Americanadjective
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making much noise.
noisy children.
- Synonyms:
- vociferous , uproarious , tumultuous , clamorous
- Antonyms:
- quiet
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abounding in or full of noise.
a noisy assembly hall.
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characterized by much noise.
a noisy celebration; a noisy protest.
adjective
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making a loud or constant noise
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full of or characterized by noise
Related Words
See loud.
Other Word Forms
- noisily adverb
- noisiness noun
- unnoisily adverb
- unnoisy adjective
Etymology
Origin of noisy
Example Sentences
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They began the set — contrary to the noisy atmosphere of the year prior characterized by distorted alternative rock — with a piano solo.
From Los Angeles Times
Tiny speakers built into the frame’s temples deliver natural amplification in noisy environments, according to our testers with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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.
From BBC
Bottom line, the labor data are going to be at best, noisy—and, at worst, a complete mess until we get December readings.
From Barron's
The stark difference in attacking efficiency winded a previously noisy capacity crowd.
From BBC
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