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 The days stretch longer, the light takes on a special glow, and preparations for the boisterous Carnival season infuse the streets with an infectious energy. —

Rafael Tonon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 Distinguished violinists from Joseph Szigeti to Hilary Hahn have tackled the Fourth Sonata, yet Jackiw sets a new standard, running the gamut from boisterous fiddling to solitary chant, with sly parodies of overcooked Romanticism along the way. —

Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 With spot-on comedic timing on both players’ parts, Hernandez’s boisterous interruptions paired well with Wickline’s soft-spoken poetry. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024 This time, there’s an even stronger sense that Gaga is leading the dance, as her boisterous performance brings out the verve in Bennett. —

Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boisterous

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While Queen seemed resistant to the crowd’s raucous support of the home team, Willard seemed to acknowledge that the first away game from Xfinity Center in College Park not involving a neutral venue impacted the players.

Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
In the wake of the Kennedy assassination, many sporting events were called off, and the raucous, patriotic annual match between the two service academies nearly met the same fate.

Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024