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Synonyms

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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 findings also help explain why noisy quantum circuits can still be adjusted or "trained" for certain tasks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Described by singer Bono as a "noisy, messy, unreasonably colourful" record, it is expected later this year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

They headed down the crowded corridor, noisy with sneaker squeaks and thick with end-of-day funk.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds