boisterous
gb/bˈɔɪstɚəs/ us/bˈɔɪstɚəs/
B2
English
~ 10000
zajos, hangoskodó, viharos, háborgó
B2
1
zajos
A2
hangoskodó
B1
Usage pattern:
boisterous [group/event/behavior]
The boisterous children ran through the restaurant, laughing and shouting.
A hangoskodó gyerekek nevetve és kiabálva rohantak végig az éttermen.
A boisterous crowd filled the stadium long before the game began.
A zajos tömeg már jóval a meccs kezdete előtt megtöltötte a stadiont.
Their wedding reception turned into a boisterous party that lasted all night.
We tried to study, but the boisterous group at the next table made it impossible.
His boisterous laughter echoed down the hallway and made everyone smile.
Learner examples
The boisterous children could not sit still in class.
A hangoskodó gyerekek nem tudtak nyugton ülni az órán.
Our neighbors had a boisterous party last night.
A szomszédaink tegnap este hangos bulit tartottak.
The bar was full of boisterous fans watching the game.
Her boisterous friends were talking and laughing very loudly.
The teacher asked the boisterous class to be quiet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boisterous' with 'boastful' because they look similar. 'Boastful' means someone talks too proudly about themselves, while 'boisterous' means noisy and full of energy. Learners also sometimes use 'boisterous' for things that cannot be noisy or active, like 'a boisterous idea'; it is normally used for people, animals, groups, or events.
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and rowdy
Collocations
boisterous children
|boisterous crowd
|boisterous party
|boisterous behavior
|boisterous laughter
|boisterous applause
Synonyms
rowdy (Often sounds more negative or unruly, with less of the cheerful feeling that 'boisterous' can have.)
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noisy (More general and neutral; does not always suggest energy or wild behavior.)
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lively (Focuses on energy and activity; not as strong in suggesting loudness or lack of control.)
Antonyms
quiet (Describes the absence of noise and activity, the opposite of the loudness of 'boisterous'.)
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calm (Focuses on peaceful, controlled behavior, the opposite of wild, energetic behavior.)
Themes
social_life
|personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very loud, full of energy, and not calm, often in a fun but wild way.
Very noisy, full of energy, and often difficult to control, especially in a cheerful or playful way.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
boisterous [wind/sea/weather]
We decided to stay in the harbor because of the boisterous seas outside.
Úgy döntöttünk, a kikötőben maradunk, mert odakint nagyon viharos volt a tenger.
A boisterous wind shook the trees and rattled the windows all night.
A viharos szél egész éjjel rázta a fákat és zörgette az ablakokat.
Despite the boisterous weather, the hikers continued up the mountain.
The small boat struggled in the boisterous waves near the coast.
They postponed the race due to boisterous conditions out on the bay.
Learner examples
The ship could not leave because of the boisterous seas.
A hajó nem tudott kifutni a háborgó tenger miatt.
A boisterous wind blew across the open field.
Viharos szél söpört végig a nyílt mezőn.
We stayed inside to avoid the boisterous weather.
The boisterous waves hit the rocks again and again.
It was hard to walk in the boisterous wind.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this sense and say 'boisterous rain' or 'boisterous snow', which are unusual. English speakers normally use 'boisterous' with wind, sea, waves, or general 'weather', not with every kind of weather element. Learners may also confuse this with the people-related meaning and say 'the wind is boisterous like children', which sounds odd in English.
Meaning
rough, stormy wind or weather
Collocations
boisterous wind
|boisterous weather
|boisterous seas
|boisterous waves
Synonyms
rough (A common word for unpleasant or choppy weather or sea; less expressive than 'boisterous' and does not always suggest noise.)
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stormy (Often stronger than 'boisterous', suggesting storms, rain, and danger, not just strong and noisy movement.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes still, quiet weather or sea, without strong wind or movement, the direct opposite of 'boisterous' in this sense.)
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mild (Describes gentle, not extreme weather, the opposite of strong, rough conditions.)
Themes
nature
|weather
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When the wind, sea, or weather is very strong, rough, and noisy.
(Of wind, sea, or weather) rough, strong, and noisy, often with a lot of movement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
boisterous
IPA
GB/bˈɔɪstɚəs/
US/bˈɔɪstɚəs/
Syllables & stress
bois - ter - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (bois)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: boisterous
Word family
Core family
boisterously
adverb
Advanced or less common
boisterousness
noun
Expressions
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