noisy

noisy

adj \ˈnȯi-zē\

nois·i·ernois·i·est

Definition of NOISY

1

: making noise

2

: full of or characterized by noise or clamor <a noisy office>

3

: noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous

— nois·i·ly \ˈnȯi-zə-lē\ adverb

— nois·i·ness \-zē-nəs\ noun

Examples of NOISY

1. The playground was filled with noisy children.
2. His lawnmower is very noisy.

First Known Use of NOISY

1693

Related to NOISY

Synonyms: clangorous, dinning, discordant, rackety

Antonyms: noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, still

Related Words: cacophonous, dissonant; resounding, sonorous; clamorous, uproarious; blatant, obstreperous, strident, vociferous; blaring, booming, brassy, brazen, clanging, earsplitting, jangly

Near Antonyms: calm, hushed

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Rhymes with NOISY

Doisy