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boisterously

boisterously

1 4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
  • adverb
  • /ˈbɔɪstərəsli/
translation icon : ruidosamente
  • In fact, after he ate, he began to act as if drunk, talking boisterously as if to show how fearless he was.
  • laughing boisterously

Examples

  • The children, who have been running around boisterously in the courtyard, line up with their teachers as we enter.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Another woman laughs as I approach her, loudly and boisterously.

    Blog text (30)
  • The halls were always crowded with people reminiscing, laughing boisterously.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Luke laughed boisterously.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Mason Gold, accompanied by his wife and two grown daughters, tailed by a crew of Iris' and Drew's friends spilling boisterously from the elevator.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Behind me, the freshmen enter, some boisterously, as if to show that they are not intimidated, some so shyly that I hear only the clatter of their shoes and the shifting of desks and chairs as they find seats.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The children sang boisterously at the birthday party, filling the room with joy and laughter.

  • He laughed boisterously at the comedian's jokes, clearly enjoying the show.

  • The crowd cheered boisterously as the team scored the winning goal, celebrating their victory.

Synonyms

loudly
vsboisterously
172 1.0

In a way that makes a lot of noise

adds joyful playful intent to the noise rather than plain loudness
enthusiastically
vsboisterously
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more noisy and physically exuberant than eager interest
heartily
vsboisterously
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is more noisy and rowdy than sincere hearty feeling
excitedly
vsboisterously
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

often includes loud noisy celebration rather than only excitement
merrily
vsboisterously
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is noisier and more physically energetic than this simple cheer
gleefully
vsboisterously
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is noisier and more physically exuberant than this delight
joyfully
vsboisterously
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

includes louder noisy celebration rather than calm joy
energetically
vsboisterously
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

adds louder, noisy behaviour to the same energy
joyously
vsboisterously
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is more about loud energetic behaviour than calm joy
cheerily
vsboisterously
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is more loudly expressive rather than quietly cheerful
animatedly
vsboisterously
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

is louder and more rowdy than this expressiveness
ecstatically
vsboisterously
2 6.0

In a very happy and excited way

is less emotionally intense and more socially noisy
delightedly
vsboisterously
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is noisier and more energetic rather than quiet pleasure
exuberantly
vsboisterously
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is louder and more outwardly noisy than this energy
jubilantly
vsboisterously
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is more playful and less triumph-focused in its noise
effusively
vsboisterously
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is energetic and noisy but less emotionally excessive
riotously
vsboisterously
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

is lively too but less wild and more friendly
jovially
vsboisterously
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

is louder and more physically energetic than friendly cheer
raucously
vsboisterously
1 7.9

In a loud, rough way that bothers other people

is loud too but more cheerful and less harsh
rapturously
vsboisterously
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

is more outwardly noisy rather than inward intense feeling
zestfully
vsboisterously
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is louder and more openly noisy than this keen energy
buoyantly
vsboisterously
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is louder and more outwardly noisy than this optimism
ebulliently
vsboisterously
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more loudly expressive and physically noisy than this
spiritedly
vsboisterously
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

tends to include louder noisy behaviour rather than just energy
with a blast
vsboisterously
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is noisier and more physically energetic than this celebration
exultantly
vsboisterously
  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is more everyday noisy cheer than triumphal expression
roaringly
vsboisterously
1 7.2

In a very loud and excited way

is noisy but usually friendlier and less intensely loud
rambunctiously
vsboisterously
7.5

In a noisy, energetic way that is hard to control

is more energetic and noisy but noticeably more controlled
rollickingly
vsboisterously
8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

is more about noisy cheer than carefree play
buzzingly
vsboisterously
6.6

In an excited, busy way full of lively talk

is louder and more physically noisy than animated chatter
bouncily
vsboisterously
4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

is similar but more loudly expressive and noisy
perkily
vsboisterously
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is louder and more openly noisy than this bright tone
friskily
vsboisterously
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is louder and more sociable rather than only playful
chirpily
vsboisterously
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is louder and more physically energetic than this light cheer
jollily
vsboisterously
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is louder and more rowdy than gentle playfulness
gayly
vsboisterously
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

has louder noisier celebration rather than simply bright joy
mirthfully
vsboisterously
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is louder and more energetic than this gentler joy
sportively
vsboisterously
  • Literature
7.0

In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment

is louder and more rowdy than simple playful sportiness
convivially
vsboisterously
6.8

In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way

is louder and more energetic rather than just sociable friendliness

Antonyms

517 1.0

In a quiet way that makes little or no noise

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Noisy

rowdily
5.3
boisterously
1 4.1
noisily
13 1.0
quietly
517 1.0
silently
129 1.2

Surface Forms

boisterously positive
boisterouslyer comparative
boisterouslyest superlative

Morphology

boisterously = boisterous (transparent) = boisterous + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from the adjective 'boisterous' by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly', so the meaning is predictable.

Etymology

Boisterously comes from boisterous, a word used for a long time to describe rough, noisy energy. A helpful way to remember it is to think of someone who boasts or blusters loudly, so boisterously means 'in a noisy, energetic way'.