English · Adjectives

noisy

/ˈnɔɪ.zi/

[/ˈnɔɪ.zi/]

loud

Beginneradjective

Definition

Making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound.

Example

The classroom was noisy until the teacher finally walked in.

The classroom was noisy until the teacher finally walked in.

Etymology

From 'noise' (Old French 'noise', uproar) plus '-y'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes loud places, machines, or people.

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