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Definition of boisterous

boisterous

/ˈbɔɪ.stɚ.əs/
bois · ter · ous
Adverb:boisterously
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boisterous Lexical Profile

boisterous Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy or exuberantly high-spirited.

Example

"The boisterous crowd cheered loudly as the home team took the field for the championship match."

2

(Of weather, wind, or water) wild, stormy, and turbulent.

Example

"The ferry crossing was delayed for several hours due to boisterous winds and choppy seas."

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• Rhymes for boisterous

• Nearby Words

boing
boink
boise
boisterous
boisterously
boisterousness
bok choy

Word Origin & Etymology

Evolved in late Middle English as an alteration of earlier 'boistous' (meaning rough, coarse, or violent), of uncertain origin but possibly from Anglo-Norman French 'boistous' (lame or rough).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boisterous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boisterous
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