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boisterous

[ˈbɔɪstərəs]

boisterous Definition

  • 1noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
  • 2rough and stormy

Using boisterous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boisterous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The party was so boisterous that the neighbors called the police.

  • Example

    The children were being particularly boisterous today.

  • Example

    The sea was too boisterous for sailing.

  • Example

    The boisterous wind knocked over the trash cans.

boisterous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for boisterous

Antonyms for boisterous

Idioms Using boisterous

  • a loud and enthusiastic greeting

    Example

    The team received a boisterous welcome from their fans at the airport.

  • a boisterous crowd

    a noisy and excited group of people

    Example

    The concert attracted a boisterous crowd of music lovers.

  • a lively and energetic game

    Example

    The kids played a boisterous game of tag in the park.

Phrases with boisterous

  • loud and unrestrained laughter

    Example

    The comedian's jokes elicited boisterous laughter from the audience.

  • loud, energetic, and often disruptive behavior

    Example

    The teacher had to calm down the students' boisterous behavior in the classroom.

  • a strong and noisy wind

    Example

    The boisterous wind made it difficult to hear each other speak.

Origins of boisterous

from Middle English 'boistous', from Old French 'boisteus', from boiste, meaning 'rough, coarse'

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Summary: boisterous in Brief

'Boisterous' [ˈbɔɪstərəs] describes noisy, energetic, and cheerful behavior, often with a sense of rowdiness. It can also refer to rough and stormy weather conditions. Examples include 'The party was so boisterous that the neighbors called the police.' and 'The sea was too boisterous for sailing.' Phrases like 'boisterous laughter' and idioms like 'a boisterous crowd' further illustrate the term's energetic and lively connotations.