Definition

In a way that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

Example

The children played boisterously in the park, laughing and shouting.

Conversation

Did you hear the kids playing in the park yesterday?

Yeah, they were laughing and shouting boisterously!

It sounded like they were having a great time.

Definitely! I love when they enjoy themselves like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boisterously → It is formed from "boisterous" (from Middle English *boistous*, meaning rough or noisy) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "boisterously" means in a rough or noisy manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being rough or noisy ('boisterous') and how the '-ly' makes it describe the manner of that behavior.

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