What does boisterous mean?
Boisterous means Full of energy; exuberant; noisy..
Boisterous
/ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Full of energy; exuberant; noisy..
Definitions by Sense
- Full of energy; exuberant; noisy.
- Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy.
- Having or resembling animal exuberance.
Example Sentences
Open carriages tend to be draughty and inadequately heated. The passenger in them has no escape from the annoyance of squalling babies, boisterous drunks, and riotous teddy-boys, who may be at the far end of the coach but whose din cannot be shut out.
ſtaggering like a quiuering Aſpen leafe, Fearing the force of Boreas boiſtrous blaſts.
A new and elegant dress had been provided by Lady Anne for the second day, but it was of less costly material, and, by the same rule, considerably slighter; so that Fanchette suggested the idea of substituting a slip to make it equally warm, as the weather had set in cold and boisterous.
Synonyms for boisterous
Antonyms for boisterous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more boisterous
- most boisterous
- boistrous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for boisterous?
Common synonyms include rollicking, fierce, spirited, rough.
What is the opposite of boisterous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use boisterous in a sentence?
Open carriages tend to be draughty and inadequately heated. The passenger in them has no escape from the annoyance of squalling babies, boisterous drunks, and riotous teddy-boys, who may be at the far end of the coach but whose din cannot be shut out.
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