noisier; noisiest
1
: making noise
noisy trucks and buses
2
: full of or characterized by noise or clamor
a noisy office
a noisy scene
3
: noticeably showy, gaudy, or bright : conspicuous
a noisy sweater
Examples of noisy in a Sentence
The playground was filled with noisy children.
His lawnmower is very noisy.
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White Noise—The womb is a noisy place, so a white-noise machine, fan, or vacuum can create a familiar, calming background sound.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The background gets predictably noisy due to the Tiny SE’s small sensor, showing significantly more grain across flat surfaces than the Tiny 2.
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Parents say school nurses or administrative staff should remotely monitor CGM apps, making sure someone is paying attention even when a student is outside the classroom — such as at recess, in a noisy lunchroom, or on a field trip.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Others shared complaints about music along with noisy paddles and balls from morning until night.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The background gets predictably noisy due to the Tiny SE’s small sensor, showing significantly more grain across flat surfaces than the Tiny 2.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
Parents say school nurses or administrative staff should remotely monitor CGM apps, making sure someone is paying attention even when a student is outside the classroom — such as at recess, in a noisy lunchroom, or on a field trip.
—Kff Health News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Others shared complaints about music along with noisy paddles and balls from morning until night.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Noisy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noisy. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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