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- pronunciation:
- boI
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rs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy.
They complained about the boisterous drinking party next door.- synonyms:
- rambunctious, riotous, rowdy, tumultuous
- antonyms:
- quiet, restrained, sedate
- similar words:
- disorderly, obstreperous, raucous, stormy, turbulent, unruly
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| definition 2: |
rough and turbulent, as weather.
The waves were boisterous in the storm.- synonyms:
- stormy, tempestuous, turbulent
- antonyms:
- calm
- similar words:
- gusty, rough
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| related words: |
hilarious, lively, loud, robust, stormy, violent, wild |
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| derivations: |
boisterously (adv.), boisterousness (n.) |
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