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- [boi-ster-uh s, -struh s]
- /ˈbɔɪ stər əs, -strəs/
- /ˈbɔɪ.stər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boi-ster-uh s, -struh s]
- /ˈbɔɪ stər əs, -strəs/
Definitions of boisterous word
- adjective boisterous Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy. 3
- adjective boisterous noisy and lively; unrestrained or unruly 3
- adjective boisterous (of the wind, sea, etc) turbulent or stormy 3
- adjective boisterous rough and stormy; turbulent 3
- adjective boisterous noisy and unruly; rowdy 3
- adjective boisterous noisy and lively; loud and exuberant 3
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Origin of boisterous
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English boistrous, variant of Middle English boistous crude, strong, fierce, gross; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Boisterous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
boisterous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boisterous
adj boisterous
- uproarious — characterized by or in a state of uproar; tumultuous.
- vociferous — crying out noisily; clamorous.
- rambunctious — difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous: a rambunctious child.
- rowdy — a rough, disorderly person.
- rollicking — carefree and joyous: They had a rollicking good time.
Antonyms for boisterous
adj boisterous
- subdued — quiet; inhibited; repressed; controlled: After the argument he was much more subdued.
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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