noisy
The street outside my window is noisy.
The street makes a lot of loud sounds.
making or characterized by loud sounds
The restaurant was so noisy that we could hardly hear each other.
The restaurant was very loud, making conversation difficult.
She has a noisy laugh that fills the room.
Her laugh is loud and easily heard.
Often used to describe environments, machines, or people who produce a lot of sound.
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Word Origin
Derived from the noun 'noise' (Middle English, from Old French 'noise') + the adjective suffix '-y' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'.
Usage Notes
Use 'noisy' before a noun (e.g., a noisy crowd) or after a linking verb (e.g., The crowd is noisy). Comparative forms are 'noisier' and superlative 'noisiest'. It can also describe talkative people, not just sound.