Boisterous

/ˈbɔɪstərəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; exuberant.

The children were boisterous, running around the playground and laughing loudly.

Rough and noisy; lively and spirited.

The boisterous crowd cheered for their team as they entered the stadium.

Marked by uncontrolled exuberance; high-spirited.

Her boisterous personality made her the life of the party.

Middle English, derived from the word 'boistous', influenced by the Old French 'bosteux', meaning 'proud' or 'saucy'.

boisterous party

A lively and noisy celebration with a lot of participants.

boisterous laughter

Laughter that is loud and full of spirit.

exuberant

Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

rowdy

Noisy and disorderly.

Partying hard

They were boisterous at the club last night.

Having a good time

The kids were boisterous during the field trip.