Boisterous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbȯi-st(ə-)rəs/ bois·ter·ous

Meaning & Definition of Boisterous

Boisterous (adjective)

  1. noisily turbulent, rowdy
  2. marked by or expressive of exuberance and high spirits
  3. stormy, tumultuous

Boisterous (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way

    "the fans at the baseball game became particularly boisterous after the home run"

    similar: hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious (chiefly British), wild and woolly
    related: callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin (chiefly Australian), raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, impassioned, lively, sprightly, vivacious, clamorous, loudmouthed, noisy, open-mouthed, rackety, strident, vociferous, howling, screaming, yelling
    opposite: orderly
    near: sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled, moderate, reasonable, subdued, temperate, impassive, phlegmatic, stoic, stolid, depressed, aloof, detached, indifferent

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boisterous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boisterous:

Chiefly British: rumbustious
hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, wild and woolly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Boisterous

Words with the opposite meaning of Boisterous:

orderly

Related Words for Boisterous

callithumpian, carnival, carnivalesque, larrikin, raffish, rampageous, riotous, rowdyish, ruffianly, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent, violent, headstrong, intractable, obstreperous, recalcitrant, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, undisciplined, ungovernable, uninhibited, unmanageable, unreserved, unrestrained, unruly, wild, willful, bubbly, buoyant

Near Antonyms of Boisterous

sedate, sober, solemn, somber, staid, decorous, dignified, proper, seemly, calm, hushed, noiseless, peaceful, placid, quiet, restrained, serene, silent, soundless, tranquil, collected, composed, constrained, controlled, imperturbable, inhibited, repressed, self-controlled, unflappable, unruffled

Word Forms of Boisterous

Derived words: boisterously (adverb), boisterousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Boisterous

Middle English boistous crude, clumsy, from Anglo-French

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Boisterous

Frequently Asked Questions about Boisterous

What does "Boisterous" mean?

"Boisterous" means noisily turbulent, rowdy. As an adjective, it is defined as: noisily turbulent, rowdy.

What is another word for "Boisterous"?

Other words for "Boisterous" include hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rollicking and rowdy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boisterous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boisterous"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boisterous". Common alternatives include hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, rumbustious and wild and woolly.

What is the opposite of "Boisterous"?

Antonyms of "Boisterous" include orderly. Near antonyms include sedate, sober, solemn and somber.

How do you use "Boisterous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boisterous" in a sentence: "the fans at the baseball game became particularly boisterous after the home run".

Is "Boisterous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boisterous" is an adjective.

Is "Boisterous" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Boisterous" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Boisterous"?

"Boisterous" is pronounced /ˈbȯi-st(ə-)rəs/ and divided into syllables as bois·ter·ous.