NOISY Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

noisy

adjective

ˈnȯi-zē

Definition of noisy

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 For instance, non-invasive EEG systems generally capture weaker and noisier signals than implanted brain devices, making accuracy and reliability critical hurdles. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 These days, noisy, drunk, barely dressed visitors holiday hard in condos that have been converted into vacation rentals. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 An hour before The Breakaway goes live, the production crew forms a human shield across a noisy central London street so presenter Orla Chennaoui can record her opening link uninterrupted. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026 This helps the emergency signal stand out in noisy environments, where the sound from a conventional whistle might easily get lost. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for noisy

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Adjective

In their third and final decade as one of America’s greatest bands, Sonic Youth had all but given up on pushing their discordant art rock into the mainstream.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 29 June 2026
One post from February features a self-portrait to which Longo added ominous, discordant music and the grain of a CCTV camera, like a prisoner in a horror movie.

— Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of discordant

Adjective

But the loud, buzzing, mechanical presence often panics wildlife and alters natural behavior.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Earlier this morning in New York’s always-buzzing Meatpacking District, a long queue of young, cool folks could be seen lining up along 14th street—circling the block from 10th avenue all the way to 9th.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of buzzing

Adjective

The loudmouth shorts that Corporate America loves to hate are likely to stay on the sidelines a while longer – nobody likes the guy at the party complaining the music is too loud.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Silence can be ‘louder than any voice’ On July 3, at least 200 people gathered at a church in east Charlotte for Juliana’s funeral.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

Despite the lower amount of Texas wheat, consumers shouldn’t see a noticeable price increase for items containing wheat at the grocery store.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Given the less noticeable crease, improved usability, upgraded battery chemistry, a quicker, more efficient processor, and dramatically more effective Cover Display software, the Z Flip 8 has a lot going for it.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026

Definition of noticeable

Adjective

Backed by safety groups and a booming telematics industry, the measure could reshape rates for 27 million California drivers but faces resistance from state regulators and privacy and consumer groups oversight and fairness concerns.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Polymarket is part of a booming, multibillion-dollar industry, which allows people to bet on the outcome of almost any future event, from the results of football games and elections, to the number of social media posts Elon Musk makes.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of booming

Adjective

Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The group released its debut, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, in 1989 and, through constant touring, became one of the most prominent and visible New York hardcore bands.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

The blatant ambition comes with its own drama; Holzinger’s work can feel rough around the edges, creating the sense that, at any level of a production, something might go very wrong.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
The first four players who played a backwards pass were met with a blatant elbow into the back.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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