noisily
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /nˈɔɪzɪli/
US
- /ˈnɔɪzəli/
Description
- Loudly
- With a lot of noise
- In a loud way
Imagine a mischievous puppy bursting into a quiet library. It would not just come in; it would come in *noisily, yipping, scratching, and making everyone look up. "Noisily" tells you that something happens with loud, clear sound. A door might shut softly, but an angry teenager might slam it noisily*. Crashing waves, roaring engines, and children playing can all do things noisily.
"Noisily" is an adverb that describes the manner in which something happens, highlighting the presence of significant and often disruptive sound. It's not simply about being loud; it suggests a noticeable and perhaps even unwelcome level of noise accompanying an action.
Think of a bustling marketplace—vendors don't just sell their wares, they hawk them *noisily, competing for attention with shouts and calls. Or consider a storm: rain doesn't always fall gently; sometimes it crashes down on the roof noisily*. The word implies a certain energy or even chaos within the sound itself.
"Noisily" often contrasts with quieter alternatives. A cat might stalk its prey silently, but a clumsy intruder will stumble *noisily through the house. It's used to paint a vivid picture of an action and* the sounds it creates.
You'll find "noisily" frequently paired with verbs describing actions that naturally produce sound—eat, breathe, laugh, slam, crash, etc. It adds detail and atmosphere to writing, helping readers not just understand what happened, but also hear it. For example: "The old house groaned *noisily in the wind," or "He devoured his sandwich noisily*, oblivious to the disapproving glances around him."
Examples
- 1
Children
The children ran noisily down the hallway.
- 2
Eating sounds
Someone was eating chips noisily at the back of the room.
- 3
Machine noise
The old fan turned noisily all night.
- 4
Sports celebration
A group of fans celebrated noisily outside the stadium.
- 5
Public complaints
Several neighbors complained noisily about the construction plans.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- noisilyadverb