English Explanatory Dictionary

noisy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound
  2. Full of noise.
  3. Unpleasant-looking and causing unwanted attention
  4. Accompanied by or introducing random fluctuations that obscure the real signal or data

Pronunciation

/ˈnɔɪzi/ en-us-noisy.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-noisy.wav /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/

Word forms

noisy noisier noisiest noisey

Etymology

From noise + -y.

Synonyms

blaring blasting booming cacophonous clangorous clamorous clattering deafening dinsome earsplitting loud noisy obstreperous piercing rackety raucous resounding roisterous rowdy strepitous strident thundering tumultuous uproarious vociferous turbulent boisterous blatant

Antonyms

quiet silent

Derived words

noisily noisiness noisy miner noisy pitta noisy scrubbird shallow brooks are noisy unnoisy
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