boisterous — noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
Example Sentences
- The boisterous karaoke singers made the neighbors call the police at 2 AM.
- His boisterous personality made him the life of every party.
- The boisterous debate about pineapple pizza lasted until sunrise.
boisterous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbɔɪstərəs/]
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
The boisterous kids turned the backyard into total chaos.
The prosperous man grows more boisterous and vigorous!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'boistous' or 'boisterous', possibly derived from Old French 'boistous' meaning rough or rude, with uncertain ultimate origins, though some suggest a connection to a Germanic root meaning to swell or bulge.
Breakdown
boister- (root of uncertain origin, possibly related to swelling or roughness) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by') = boisterous (full of rough, energetic behavior)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boisterous karaoke singers made the neighbors call the police at 2 AM.”
“His boisterous personality made him the life of every party.”
“The boisterous debate about pineapple pizza lasted until sunrise.”
“The teacher struggled to control the boisterous class after recess.”
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