Boisterous: meaning, definitions and examples

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boisterous

 

[ ˈbɔɪstərəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

loud

Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and cheerful in a rowdy way. It is often used to describe people or events that are lively and full of high spirits.

Synonyms

energetic, lively, loud, rowdy

Examples of usage

  • The boisterous children were running around the playground, laughing and shouting.
  • The boisterous party next door kept me awake all night.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Boisterous can also refer to a person's behavior when they are loud, enthusiastic, and lively in a social setting. It can sometimes have a negative connotation if the behavior is disruptive or excessive.

Synonyms

animated, enthusiastic, exuberant, loud

Examples of usage

  • She was asked to leave the restaurant because of her boisterous behavior.
  • The boisterous fans cheered loudly during the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "boisterous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barulhento

🇮🇳 शोरगुल वाला

🇩🇪 laut

🇮🇩 ribut

🇺🇦 галасливий

🇵🇱 hałaśliwy

🇯🇵 騒々しい (sōzōshī)

🇫🇷 bruyant

🇪🇸 ruidoso

🇹🇷 gürültülü

🇰🇷 시끄러운 (sikkeureoun)

🇸🇦 صاخب

🇨🇿 hlučný

🇸🇰 hlučný

🇨🇳 喧闹的 (xuānnào de)

🇸🇮 hrupen

🇮🇸 hávær

🇰🇿 шулы

🇬🇪 ხმაურიანი

🇦🇿 səs-küylü

🇲🇽 ruidoso

Etymology

The word 'boisterous' originated from the Middle French word 'boistereux' meaning rough or rude. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, it has evolved to describe lively and noisy behavior or events.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,746, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.