noisy
30 synonyms and 2 antonyms for noisy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Making a loud or unpleasant sound.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Antonyms
How to use noisy
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Etymology
Formed from "noise" plus the adjective ending "-y."
Full origin of noisy →Frequently asked questions
What does “noisy” mean?
The word “noisy” means making a loud or unpleasant sound. In plain terms, full of loud sound, or (in data/signal contexts) cluttered with random variation.
How do you pronounce “noisy”?
“Noisy” is pronounced NOY-zee (/ˈnɔɪzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “noisy” in a sentence?
Here is “noisy” used in a sentence: “The noisy engine made it hard to hold a conversation in the car.”
What is another word for “noisy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “noisy” include blaring, blasting, booming, cacophonous, clangorous and clamorous.
What is the opposite of “noisy”?
The opposite of “noisy” — its antonyms — are quiet and silent.
What part of speech is “noisy”?
“Noisy” is an adjective.
Is “noisy” a common word?
“Noisy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “noisy” have?
“Noisy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: making a loud or unpleasant sound.
What is the difference between noisy and loud?
Loud simply describes the volume or intensity of a sound, while noisy more often implies an unpleasant, chaotic, or disruptive quality to the sound or environment, such as full of commotion. A single loud noise may not be noisy, but a noisy room typically has many competing, unwanted sounds.
What does noisy mean when talking about data?
In statistics, science, and data analysis, noisy describes data containing random variation or interference that obscures the true underlying signal or pattern. A noisy dataset makes it harder to detect real trends because irrelevant fluctuations mask them.
Are noisy and noisome the same word?
No, these are commonly confused but unrelated. Noisy relates to sound, while noisome is an older word meaning offensive or disgusting, usually describing a smell rather than a sound.
What are common collocations with noisy?
Noisy is frequently paired with words like neighbors, environment, classroom, engine, and crowd, describing settings or things that produce loud or unpleasant sound or commotion.