Noiseless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈnȯiz/

Meaning & Definition of Noiseless

Noiseless (noun)

  1. sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud
  2. any sound that is undesired or interferes with one's hearing of something
  3. loud, confused, or senseless shouting or outcry

Noiseless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. mostly or entirely without sound

    "tried to remain noiseless as he crept up the stairs"

    similar: hushed, muted, quiet, quieted, silent, soundless, still, stilly
    related: calm, peaceable, peaceful, serene, tranquil
    opposite: noisy, rackety, unquiet, uproarious
    near: boisterous, clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, tumultuous

Related Entry: Noise (noun)

Noise is a different word from Noiseless. The synonyms below are for noise, not for noiseless.

  1. loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound

    "the incessant noise of traffic on Fifth Avenue made normal conversation impossible"

    similar: babel, blare, bluster, bowwow, brawl, bruit (archaic), cacophony, chatter, clamor, clangor, decibel(s), din, discordance, katzenjammer, racket, rattle, roar
    related: discord, dissonance, commotion, furor, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly-burly, rumpus, tumult, uproar, clatter, jangle, bang, blast, boom, clap, crack, crash
    opposite: quiet, silence, silentness, still, stillness
    near: calm, hush, lull, quietude, serenity, tranquility

  2. a violent shouting

    "keep the noise down, you kids!"

    similar: clamor, howl, hubbub, hue and cry, hullabaloo, outcry, roar, tumult, uproar, vociferation
    related: clangor, din, jangle, racket, cri de coeur, outburst, protest
    near: mumble, mumbling, murmur, murmuring, rumble, rumbling

  3. information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

    "there's been a lot of noise that the stock is ready to skyrocket, but I'll believe it when I see it"

    similar: buzz, dish, gossip, hearsay, report, rumor, scuttlebutt, talk, tattle, word
    related: tale, whisper, whispering, hint, intimation, rumbling, disinformation, propaganda, urban legend, dirt, scandal

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noiseless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noiseless:

hushed, muted, quiet, quieted, silent, soundless, still, stilly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noiseless

Words with the opposite meaning of Noiseless:

noisy, rackety, unquiet, uproarious

Related Words for Noiseless

calm, peaceable, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Near Antonyms of Noiseless

boisterous, clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, tumultuous

Word Forms of Noiseless

Inflections: noises

Derived words: noiseless (adjective), noiselessly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Noiseless

Middle English, from Anglo-French, disturbance, noise, from Latin nausea nausea

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Noiseless

What does "Noiseless" mean?

"Noiseless" means sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: sound; especially, one that lacks an agreeable quality or is noticeably unpleasant or loud.

What is another word for "Noiseless"?

Other words for "Noiseless" include hushed, muted, quiet, quieted, silent, soundless, still and stilly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noiseless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noiseless"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noiseless". Common alternatives include hushed, muted, quiet, quieted, silent, soundless, still and stilly.

What is the opposite of "Noiseless"?

Antonyms of "Noiseless" include noisy, rackety, unquiet and uproarious. Near antonyms include boisterous, clamorous, clangorous and clattering.

How do you use "Noiseless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noiseless" in a sentence: "tried to remain noiseless as he crept up the stairs".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Noiseless"?

"Noiseless" is pronounced /ˈnȯiz/.

What is the origin of the word "Noiseless"?

"Noiseless" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, disturbance, noise, from Latin nausea nausea. First known use: 13th century.