NOISINESS Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

noisy

adjective

ˈnȯi-zē

as in discordant

making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds the noisy crowd marched up the street, shouting ever louder as they approached the palace

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as in buzzing

full of or characterized by the presence of noise the crowded auditorium was noisy, packed with excited theatergoers eager for the show to start the manufacturing plant was a decidedly noisy place, so we wore ear protection while we toured it

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as in loud

excessively showy the wallpaper was far too noisy for what was supposed to be a restful bedroom

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as in noticeable

likely to attract attention the movie had been preceded by months of noisy hype, only to die a quick death at the box office

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Recent Examples of noisy 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 Create a sound barrier If your patio is in a noisy location, hamper the noise by incorporating plants or a water feature and creating a sound barrier, recommends David Charette, cofounder of Britto Charette in Miami. —

Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 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

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Fortunately, the play’s second act packs a gut-punch that almost makes one forget about the discordant way the first ended.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Together the flavor is muddled, slightly discordant, but alone the Irish whiskey gets to sing, its apples and pears and slight malt and gentle touch a perfect foil to the zesty front palate of the lemon and the deep finish of the almonds.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026