Clattery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective

Meaning & Definition of Clattery

Clattery (noun)

  1. a rattling sound (as of hard bodies striking together)
  2. commotion
  3. noisy chatter

Clattery (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

    "a clattery diner serving hordes of hungry workers"

    similar: clamorous, clangorous, clattering, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious
    related: resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous
    opposite: hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly
    near: calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Related Entry: Clatter (noun)

Clatter is a different word from Clattery. The synonyms below are for clatter, not for clattery.

  1. a state of noisy, confused activity

    "the clatter of a crowded cafeteria"

    similar: ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster, bobbery, bother, bustle, clutter (chiefly dialect), coil, commotion, disturbance, do (chiefly dialect), foofaraw, fun, furor, furore, fuss, helter-skelter, hoo-ha, hoopla, hubble-bubble, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly, hurly-burly, hurricane, hurry, hurry-scurry, kerfuffle (chiefly British), moil, pandemonium, pother, row, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, shindy, splore (Scottish), squall, stew, stir, storm, to-do, tumult, turmoil, uproar, welter, whirl, williwaw, zoo
    related: cacophony, clamor, din, howl, hue and cry, noise, outcry, racket, roar, disorder, unrest, upheaval, eruption, flare-up, flurry, flutter, outbreak, outburst, brawl, fracas, fray, hassle, melee, scuffle, dither, fever, fret, lather, tizzy
    near: calm, hush, peace, quiet, quietude, rest, stillness, tranquility, order, orderliness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clattery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clattery:

clamorous, clangorous, clattering, noisy, rackety, resounding, uproarious

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clattery

Words with the opposite meaning of Clattery:

hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled, stilly

Related Words for Clattery

resonant, sonorous, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly, obstreperous, vociferous

Near Antonyms of Clattery

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Word Forms of Clattery

Derived words: clattery (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Clattery

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Clattery

What does "Clattery" mean?

"Clattery" means a rattling sound (as of hard bodies striking together). As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a rattling sound (as of hard bodies striking together).

What is another word for "Clattery"?

Other words for "Clattery" include clamorous, clangorous, clattering, noisy, rackety, resounding and uproarious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clattery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clattery"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clattery". Common alternatives include clamorous, clangorous, clattering, noisy, rackety, resounding and uproarious.

What is the opposite of "Clattery"?

Antonyms of "Clattery" include hushed, noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, stilled and stilly. Near antonyms include calm, peaceful, serene and tranquil.

How do you use "Clattery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clattery" in a sentence: "a clattery diner serving hordes of hungry workers".

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

"Clattery" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Clattery"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Clattery" meaning "full of or characterized by the presence of noise"?

When "Clattery" (adjective) means full of or characterized by the presence of noise, synonyms include clamorous, clangorous, clattering, noisy, rackety and resounding. Opposites in this sense include hushed, noiseless, quiet and silent.