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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 boisterously word
- adjective boisterously rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained: the sound of boisterous laughter. 1
- adjective boisterously (of waves, weather, wind, etc.) rough and stormy. 1
- adjective boisterously Obsolete. rough and massive. 1
- adverb boisterously In a boisterous manner. 0
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Origin of boisterously
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 Boisterously
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boisterously 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.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
boisterously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for boisterously
adv boisterously
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- heavily — with a great weight or burden: a heavily loaded wagon.
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
Antonyms for boisterously
adv boisterously
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- softly — yielding readily to touch or pressure; easily penetrated, divided, or changed in shape; not hard or stiff: a soft pillow.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- unenthusiastically — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
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