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Etymology
1. boisterous
adjective. ['ˈbɔɪstɝəs, ˈbɔɪstrəs'] noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline.
Synonyms
- rambunctious
- disorderly
- robustious
- unruly
Antonyms
- subordinate
- mild
- nonviolent
- merciful
Etymology
- boistous (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bustous (Anglo-Norman)
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Words that Rhyme with Boisterous
- ambidextrous
- ambidextrous
- desirous
- dextrous
- disastrous
- estrous
- ferrous
- fibrous
- hydrous
- idolatrous
- ludicrous
- lustrous
- marous
- monstrous
- nitrous
- nonferrous
- polyandrous
- porous
- preposterous
- tenebrous
Example sentences of the word boisterous
1. Adjective
Downplay greetings with your dog to curb boisterous whining when she greets people.
2. boisterous
adjective. ['ˈbɔɪstɝəs, ˈbɔɪstrəs'] violently agitated and turbulent.
Synonyms
- stormy
- rough
Antonyms
- tidy
- tame
- manageable
Etymology
- boistous (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bustous (Anglo-Norman)
3. boisterous
adjective. ['ˈbɔɪstɝəs, ˈbɔɪstrəs'] full of rough and exuberant animal spirits.
Synonyms
- spirited
Antonyms
- clement
- peaceful
Etymology
- boistous (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bustous (Anglo-Norman)