Noisiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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noisiest

 

[ ˈnɔɪziɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound level

The term 'noisiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'noisy,' meaning the highest degree of noise or sound. It describes a situation or place that produces the most sound, often used to indicate disturbances or disruptions caused by loudness. This adjective can be used to compare multiple sources of noise, highlighting which is the loudest. It can apply to environments such as construction sites, busy urban areas, or even lively events.

Synonyms

loudest, most boisterous, most clamorous

Examples of usage

  • The noisiest place in the city is the construction site.
  • During the festival, the noisiest moments are when the bands play.
  • My neighbor's dog is the noisiest in the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "noisiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais barulhento

🇮🇳 सबसे शोरगुल वाला

🇩🇪 am lautesten

🇮🇩 paling bising

🇺🇦 найгучніший

🇵🇱 najgłośniejszy

🇯🇵 最も騒がしい

🇫🇷 le plus bruyant

🇪🇸 el más ruidoso

🇹🇷 en gürültülü

🇰🇷 가장 시끄러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر ضجيجًا

🇨🇿 nejhlasitější

🇸🇰 najhlasnejší

🇨🇳 最吵的

🇸🇮 najglasnejši

🇮🇸 háværsti

🇰🇿 ең дауысты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხმაური

🇦🇿 ən səs-küylü

🇲🇽 el más ruidoso

Word origin

The word 'noisy' comes from the Middle English 'noisy,' which meant 'full of noise or sound.' It evolved from the Old French word 'noysi,' derived from 'noy,' meaning 'harm' or 'annoyance,' which in turn has roots in Latin. The superlative form 'noisiest' incorporates the suffix '-est,' commonly used in English to denote the highest degree of a quality. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'noisy' has remained largely consistent, reflecting a wide range of sounds from minor disturbances to significant disruptions, cementing its place in the English lexicon as a descriptor of sound level.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,472, 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.