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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Between engine vibrations, road chatter, suspension feedback, and your basic rider movement, the seat is a noisy communication channel already. New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026 Guarding against the daily grind’s noisy intrusions is likely necessary to make space for finding fresh insights. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 Notably, a noisy woodpecker had set up a nest in our villa’s roof tiles, and the food at the two restaurants was a bit uninspired though perfectly fine. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 In the Richmond District, people have been dealing with blackouts and now noisy generators. Amanda Hari, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025 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 6 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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