noisy

Everyday

1. Noisy means making a lot of loud sound, like a noisy class. tree →
2. A noisy place is full of loud sounds, like a busy street. tree →
3. In science and data, noisy can mean full of random unwanted bits that make it hard to see what is going on. tree →

In the lessons

In class teachers say «you're too noisy» to ask for quiet; in science, noise is measured in decibels and very noisy places can damage hearing. Safety: in a noisy place like a road, you might not hear a car coming, so look carefully too; ear defenders protect ears from very loud noise. Phrases: «a noisy neighbour», «a noisy street», «too noisy».

Examples

• The classroom was very noisy before the bell. tree →
• Our neighbours had a noisy party. tree →
• The city is noisier than the countryside. tree →
• Parrots can be very noisy birds. tree →
• The noisiest room in the school is the dining hall. tree →
• It was too noisy to hear the teacher. tree →
• Noisy machines can hurt your ears, so wear ear protection. tree →
• The old car was noisy and smelly. tree →
• The noisy hum of voices was hushed. tree →

Note

Comparatives: «noisier, noisiest» (change y to i). Adverb: «noisily». Noun: «noise». Opposite: «quiet». Do not confuse with «nosy / nosey» (interested in other people's business).

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Proverbs, Wisdom is shown as a woman who calls out in busy places. Tradition reads this as wisdom calling people to follow the right path. In the primary lessons: In class teachers say «you're too noisy» to ask for quiet; in science, noise is measured in decibels and very noisy places can damage hearing. Safety: in a noisy place like a road, you might not hear a car coming, so look carefully too; ear defenders protect ears from very loud noise. Phrases: «a noisy neighbour», «a noisy street», «too noisy».

Examples

• She calleth at the head of the noisy streets, at the entrances of the gates, in the city, she uttereth her words: (Writings PRO.1.21, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Comparatives: «noisier, noisiest» (change y to i). Adverb: «noisily». Noun: «noise». Opposite: «quiet». Do not confuse with «nosy / nosey» (interested in other people's business).