Definition

The quality or state of making a lot of noise or sounds that are loud and disruptive.

Example

The noisiness of the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my work.

Conversation

I couldn't concentrate on my work today because of the noisiness outside.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it was really disruptive.

Do you think we should find a quieter place to work next time?

Definitely! A peaceful environment makes a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noisiness → It is formed from "noise" (from Old French *noise*, meaning sound or clamor) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "noisiness" refers to the quality of being noisy or producing sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'noise' which describes sound, and remember that 'noisiness' means the quality of producing sound.

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