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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

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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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Different accents and India's noisy streets can make accuracy a challenge.

From Barron's

The debate about how to measure and forecast economic conditions, including productivity, is about to get a lot noisier as hearings on Warsh’s nomination loom.

From Barron's

Jonah could see a woman quietly closing the door to the auditorium behind them, probably to keep the noisy cluster of kids from interrupting the adults’ program.

From Literature

Everyone wants a photo of you in your hot, sweaty, noisy bald eagle mask.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet when movies arrived in the early 20th century, ornate theaters wanted nothing to do with the noisy snack.

From The Wall Street Journal