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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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The next model, the Evolve 3 65, is described as suitable for the Open-Office Warrior and is a heavy lifter designed for noisy corporate headquarters. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 Signs to look out for early on are excessive frantic, noisy panting, which will seem much more pronounced than normal. Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 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 2 Jul. 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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