adjective
noisy
Making or containing a lot of sound.
The noisy dishwasher makes it hard to hear the radio.
Etymology
Noisy adds -y to noise, making the presence or production of sound a characteristic. The adjective usually suggests that the sound is abundant, conspicuous, or intrusive.
More examples
- We leave the noisy restaurant to talk outside.
- The children get noisier as the game gets exciting.
- Our apartment faces the noisiest street in town.
Forms
noisy · noisier · noisiest
noisily adverb — In a way that makes much sound.
noisiness noun — The quality of making or containing much sound.
Similar words
- loud
- Emphasizes sound volume rather than the amount of sound.
- boisterous
- Describes noisy, energetic behavior, especially among lively people.
- deafening
- Describes sound so loud that hearing anything else becomes difficult.