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The boisterous kids laughed loudly at recess.
What does Boisterous mean?
Boisterous means noisy, lively, and full of energy.
Dictionary definition
Noisy, energetic, and lively in a rough or excited way.
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Boisterous in a sentence
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The party became boisterous after the music started.
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The teacher guided the boisterous group back into a calmer discussion.
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What does boisterous mean?
Boisterous describes loud, energetic, lively behavior.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to boisterous?
Rowdy means noisy and lively, like boisterous.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of boisterous?
Calm is the opposite of boisterous because it means quiet and controlled.
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WordBoisterous.
Partadjective.
MeaningBoisterous means noisy, lively, and full of energy.
ExampleExample: The boisterous kids laughed loudly at recess.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- boy · ster · us
- Strongest beat
- boy
- Ending
- us
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on boy.
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Boisterous word family
Base word
boisterous
adverb
boisterously
In a noisy, lively way.
noun
boisterousness
The quality of being noisy and lively.
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Boisterous means noisy, lively, and full of energy.
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