Boisterousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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boisterousness

 

[ ˈbɔɪstərəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lively behavior

Boisterousness refers to a lively, energetic, and exuberant behavior characterized by a joyful and noisy demeanor. It often involves loud talking, laughing, and a general sense of high spirits. This quality can be found in both people and environments, contributing to an atmosphere of celebration and excitement.

Synonyms

exuberance, joviality, noisiness, vivacity.

Examples of usage

  • The boisterousness of the children made the party lively.
  • Her boisterousness was infectious, causing everyone to join in on the fun.
  • Despite the boisterousness of the crowd, the speaker managed to capture their attention.
  • The boisterousness of the festival drew in many visitors.
  • His boisterousness often led to hilarious moments during our outings.

Translations

Translations of the word "boisterousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ruído

🇮🇳 शोरगुल

🇩🇪 Lärm

🇮🇩 keributan

🇺🇦 галасливість

🇵🇱 hałas

🇯🇵 騒々しさ

🇫🇷 bruit

🇪🇸 ruido

🇹🇷 gürültü

🇰🇷 소란

🇸🇦 ضجيج

🇨🇿 hluk

🇸🇰 hluk

🇨🇳 喧闹

🇸🇮 hrupnost

🇮🇸 háva

🇰🇿 шуды

🇬🇪 ხალხმრავლობა

🇦🇿 səs-küy

🇲🇽 ruido

Etymology

The word 'boisterousness' has its roots in Middle English, originally derived from the word 'boist' which means 'rough or noisy.' The term evolved from the Old French 'boister,' which signified 'to be rough, or boastful.' Over time, it came to encompass lively and exuberant behavior. The suffix '-ness' is added to indicate a state or quality, thus transforming the adjective 'boisterous' into the noun 'boisterousness.' This transformation illustrates how the English language has adapted and integrated influences from both Germanic and Romance languages throughout its history. Boisterousness embodies not only sound and noise but also the essence of spiritedness and joy that is often seen in social gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,195, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.