Definition

Adverb: * In a noisy manner; with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound: Describes an action performed while making a lot of sound, often in a disruptive, harsh, or uncontrolled way.

Usage

The adverb "noisily" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed—specifically, in a manner that creates significant noise. It often implies the noise is intrusive or unwanted.

Examples

• The children ran noisily through the hallway.
• He ate his soup noisily, slurping with every spoonful.
• The old refrigerator hummed noisily all night.
• The protesters marched noisily past the government building.

Advanced Usage

• "to noisily protest/object": To express strong disagreement in a loud and vocal manner.
  • The audience noisily protested the referee's decision.
• "to noisily celebrate": To mark an occasion with loud, exuberant sounds.
  • Fans noisily celebrated their team's victory in the streets.

Variants and Related Words

• Noisy (adjective): Making or characterized by a lot of noise.
  • The noisy classroom made it hard to concentrate.
• Noisiness (noun): The quality or state of being noisy.
  • The noisiness of the construction site was a constant complaint.

Synonyms

• Loudly: With a high volume of sound.
• Clatteringly: With a series of short, sharp, noisy sounds.
• Boisterously: In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way.
• Raucously: In a loud, harsh, and disorderly way.

Antonyms

• Quietly: Making little or no noise.
• Silently: Without making any sound.
• Softly: With a gentle, quiet sound.

Adverb

1. with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound
   • he blew his nose noisily