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boisterously

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      Meanings

      Adverb

      1. in a loud, noisy, high-spirited way

      Beyond the definition

      Imagine a group of children released from school on the last day—they often act boisterously. This word describes behavior that is loud, energetic, and full of high spirits. Think of a lively party where people are laughing, shouting, and making a joyful commotion. You wouldn't describe a quiet library as a place where people act boisterously, but you might say a football crowd was cheering boisterously after a winning touchdown. It often feels celebratory and playful, but it can also be noisy and unruly if not controlled.

      Examples

      1. 1

        Children

        The children ran into the yard, shouting boisterously after school.

      2. 2

        Restaurant

        A group at the next table was laughing boisterously, and everyone turned to look.

      3. 3

        Sports fans

        The fans cheered boisterously when the captain came back onto the field.

      4. 4

        Family greeting

        He greeted his brother boisterously, with a loud clap on the shoulder and a joke.

      More examples
      1. 5

        Formal dinner

        Even at the formal dinner, one guest kept talking boisterously over everyone else.

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      Used with (collocations)

      • laugh boisterously
      • cheer boisterously
      • behave boisterously

      Word family

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      • roughhousing
      • high spirits

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      Main spelling

      • boisterouslyadverb