noisier; noisiest
Synonyms of noisynext
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 adverb
noisiness noun

Examples of noisy in a Sentence

The playground was filled with noisy children. His lawnmower is very noisy.
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Migrating zebras and noisy elephants Arriving at Leroo La Tau Lodge, perched on the western flank of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, brought a cluster of surprises. Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026 Living an audiophile life in a noisy house is a constant battle. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 When filled with people, the Geffen Galleries are quite noisy. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Step back from a noisy group chat to do something relaxing, because quiet helps practical insights rise. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for noisy

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of noisy was in 1675

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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noisy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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noisy

adjective
noisier; noisiest
1
: making noise
2
: full of or characterized by noise
a noisy street
noisily adverb
noisiness noun

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