Foundation level · Year 4 · free
noisy
adjective · Say it: NOY-zee
What it means
Foundationmaking a lot of loud sound
The dinner hall is always noisy at lunchtime when everyone chats.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- clamorous
- deafening
- loud
- rowdy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- peaceful
- quiet
- silent
More examples
- Our noisy neighbours had a party with music until late.
Where the word comes from
It comes from the word 'noise', from Old French.
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