Definition

In a way that produces a lot of sound or noise.

Example

The children played noisily in the backyard.

Conversation

Did you hear the kids playing outside?

Yeah, they always play so noisily in the afternoon.

I know, right? It's hard to concentrate with all that noise.

Exactly! But at least it sounds like they're having fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noisily → It is formed from "noise" (from Old French *noise*, meaning sound or clamor) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "noisily" means in a manner that produces sound or clamor.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'noise' to remember that 'noisily' means doing something in a loud or clamorous way.

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