BOISTEROUS Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'boisterous' different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of boisterous are blatant , clamorous , obstreperous , strident , and vociferous . While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits. // a boisterous crowd of party goers

Q: When would 'blatant' be a good substitute for 'boisterous'?

The words blatant and boisterous can be used in similar contexts, but blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness. // blatant rock music // a blatant clamor for impeachment

Q: When is it sensible to use 'clamorous' instead of 'boisterous'?

While in some cases nearly identical to boisterous , clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting. // clamorous demands for prison reforms

Q: In what contexts can 'obstreperous' take the place of 'boisterous'?

The meanings of obstreperous and boisterous largely overlap; however, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint. // the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

Q: Where would 'strident' be a reasonable alternative to 'boisterous'?

While the synonyms strident and boisterous are close in meaning, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise. // heard the strident cry of the crow

Q: When is 'vociferous' a more appropriate choice than 'boisterous'?

In some situations, the words vociferous and boisterous are roughly equivalent. However, vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out. // vociferous cries of protest and outrage

boisterous

adjective

ˈbȯi-st(ə-)rəs

Definition of boisterous next

as in raucous

being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way the fans at the baseball game became particularly boisterous after the home run

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How is the word boisterous different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of boisterous are blatant, clamorous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When would blatant be a good substitute for boisterous?

The words blatant and boisterous can be used in similar contexts, but blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music

a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is it sensible to use clamorous instead of boisterous?

While in some cases nearly identical to boisterous, clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

In what contexts can obstreperous take the place of boisterous?

The meanings of obstreperous and boisterous largely overlap; however, obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

Where would strident be a reasonable alternative to boisterous?

While the synonyms strident and boisterous are close in meaning, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

When is vociferous a more appropriate choice than boisterous?

In some situations, the words vociferous and boisterous are roughly equivalent. However, vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

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Recent Examples of boisterous Since the hotel is half a block from usually boisterous Bourbon Street, the courtyard facing rooms are much quieter but just in case, ear plugs are provided on the bedside table. —

Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Bottle pee–er Dwayne Johnson, who voices the boisterous South Pacific super-human Maui in Moana 2, logged two movies in the top five over the weekend; his Amazon MGM Christmas-on-creatine action flick, Red One, came in a distant fourth with $18.7 million in North American receipts. —

Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024 Recognized for his distinctive wolf costume and boisterous social media antics, Babudar rose to fame as one of Kansas City’s most fervent fans. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024 The boisterous Andalusian starts alongside best friend Pedri in the more attacking midfield positions, with pivot Marc Casado behind them. —

Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boisterous

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Stanley Tucci: How Julia Child Changed My Life Tampopo (1985) Getty Images Juzo Itami's Tampopo is a raucous Japanese comedy filled with vignettes about different characters eating, cooking, and—in the case of a dapper gangster and his girlfriend—engaging erotically with food.

Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Swift glimmered in her pink and blue bodysuit to a raucous roar from 92,000 screaming fans.

Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024