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

But the data tends to be "noisy", she said, and "you do want to see another month of data before you really hang your hat on this".

From BBC

Here was a leader knowingly painting in primary colours and determined to be heard in our noisy politics.

From BBC

The calls include reports of serious crimes, such as home break-ins and domestic disputes, along with instances when the public has sought help with noisy neighbors, loud parties and other routine matters.

From Los Angeles Times

The measure is roughly equivalent to the sound of city traffic or a noisy restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he and his fellow encampment residents “might have been a little noisy,” but he wasn’t aware of any drug deals and “we never harassed the neighbors.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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