Rackety — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈra-kə-tē/ rack·ety

Meaning & Definition of Rackety

Rackety (adjective)

  1. noisy
  2. rowdy
  3. rickety

Rackety (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. making loud, confused, and usually unharmonious sounds

    "anyone operating that rackety machine had better wear earplugs"

    similar: clangorous, dinning, discordant, noisy
    related: cacophonous, dissonant, resounding, sonorous, clamorous, uproarious, blatant, obstreperous, strident, vociferous, blaring, booming, brassy, brazen, clanging, earsplitting, jangly
    opposite: noiseless, quiet, silent, soundless, still
    near: calm, hushed

  2. full of or characterized by the presence of noise

    "the once-familiar sight of a rackety newspaper office with reporters pounding away at typewriters"

    similar: clamorous, clangorous, clattering, clattery, noisy, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rackety

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rackety:

clangorous, dinning, discordant, noisy, clamorous, clattering, clattery, resounding, uproarious

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rackety

Words with the opposite meaning of Rackety:

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

Related Words for Rackety

cacophonous, dissonant, sonorous, blatant, obstreperous, strident, vociferous, blaring, booming, brassy, brazen, clanging, earsplitting, jangly, resonant, buzzing, humming, murmuring, blustery, boisterous, raucous, rip-roaring, roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, woolly

Near Antonyms of Rackety

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Origin & Etymology of Rackety

First known use: 1773

Frequently Asked Questions about Rackety

What does "Rackety" mean?

"Rackety" means noisy. As an adjective, it is defined as: noisy. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rackety"?

Other words for "Rackety" include clangorous, dinning, discordant, noisy, clamorous, clattering, clattery and resounding. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rackety" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rackety"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rackety". Common alternatives include clangorous, dinning, discordant, noisy, clamorous, clattering, clattery, resounding and uproarious.

What is the opposite of "Rackety"?

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

How do you use "Rackety" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rackety" in a sentence: "anyone operating that rackety machine had better wear earplugs"; "the once-familiar sight of a rackety newspaper office with reporters pounding away at typewriters".

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

"Rackety" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Rackety"?

"Rackety" is pronounced /ˈra-kə-tē/ and divided into syllables as rack·ety.

What is the origin of the word "Rackety"?

First known use: 1773.