English

noisily

gb/nˈɔɪzəli/ us/nˈɔɪzəli/
B1 English
Senses
0 senses
adverb B1 property
1

with a lot of noise

If you do something noisily, you make a lot of loud noise.

Usage pattern: [someone/something] [does something] noisily
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse it with 'loudly' (volume) and 'noisily' (often suggests unpleasant or unwanted noise).
Synonyms
loudly (Focuses on volume; 'noisily' can suggest disturbance or messiness of sound.) | raucously (Stronger and rougher-sounding than 'noisily'.)
Antonyms
quietly (Without making much sound.) | silently (With no sound at all.)
Collocations
laugh noisily |eat noisily |breathe noisily |walk noisily |clatter noisily |crash noisily |slam noisily |rattle noisily |play noisily |children playing noisily
Themes
daily_life |sound
Examples
  • The old air conditioner rattled noisily all night.
  • She closed the door quietly so it wouldn’t bang noisily.
  • A truck crashed noisily into the trash cans outside.
Learner examples
  • The dog barked noisily.
  • The kids played noisily in the yard.
adverb B2 property
2

in a loud, outspoken way

If people react noisily, they speak or show their feelings very loudly.

Usage pattern: [someone] [responds/protests/complains/argues] noisily
Common mistake:
Often interchangeable with 'loudly' in this sense, but 'noisily' can imply disorder, disturbance, or lack of restraint.
Synonyms
vocally (Emphasizes speaking out rather than general noise.) | clamorously (More formal; suggests a loud public demand.)
Antonyms
quietly (Without drawing attention or making a disturbance.) | calmly (Without loud or excited reaction.)
Collocations
protest noisily |complain noisily |object noisily |argue noisily |noisily applaud |noisily cheer |noisily support |noisily criticize |noisily demand |noisily celebrate
Themes
communication |emotions |society
Examples
  • Fans noisily demanded a rematch after the final whistle.
  • Several guests noisily complained about the long wait.
  • The crowd noisily cheered when her name was announced.
Learner examples
  • People cheered noisily at the game.
  • He complained noisily about the food.
Grammar
Dictionary form
noisily
IPA
GB/nˈɔɪzəli/
US/nˈɔɪzəli/
Syllables & stress
nois - ily (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (nois)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: noisily
  • Plural: noisilies
Word family
Forms
noisilies noun
Core family
noise noun A2 noisy adjective A2
Related words
noisiness noun
Negative and opposite forms
noiseless adjective noiselessly adverb
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