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.)
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raucously (Stronger and rougher-sounding than 'noisily'.)
Antonyms
quietly (Without making much sound.)
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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.)
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clamorously (More formal; suggests a loud public demand.)
Antonyms
quietly (Without drawing attention or making a disturbance.)
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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
Expressions
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