noisy

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adjective

ˈnȯi-zē 

noisier; noisiest

1

: making noise

noisy trucks and buses

2

: full of or characterized by noise or clamor

a noisy office

a noisy scene

3

: noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous

a noisy sweater

noisily

ˈnȯi-zə-lē 

adverb

noisiness

ˈnȯi-zē-nəs 

noun

noisiness

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noun

nois·​i·​ness -zēnə̇s 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being noisy

Synonyms of noisy

Adjective

• discordant
• booming
• blatant
• dinning
• dissonant
• rackety
• cacophonous

Examples of noisy in a Sentence

Adjective

The playground was filled with noisy children.

His lawnmower is very noisy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The 42mm transducer system pumps out breathtaking dynamic range, while Adaptive Noise Cancellation effortlessly silences noisy dorm halls and busy coffee shops. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

By converting relatively noisy human movement data into reusable action primitives, LATENT could provide a more efficient pathway for training robots in complex physical tasks. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

Countless noisy American guitar bands with an outsider ethos have been inspired by punk, and more purist scenes still exist across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

noisy

adjective

ˈnȯi-zē 

noisier; noisiest

1

: making noise

2

: full of or characterized by noise

a noisy street

noisily

-zə-lē 

adverb

noisiness

-zē-nəs 

noun