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We had high and boisterous winds last night and this morning: the Indians continue to purchase repairs with grain of different kinds.
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Meaning of "boisterous" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOISTEROUS

Boistuous, of unknown origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOISTEROUS

boisterous  [ˈbɔɪstərəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOISTEROUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boisterous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BOISTEROUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of boisterous in the English dictionary

The definition of boisterous in the dictionary is noisy and lively; unrestrained or unruly. Other definition of boisterous is turbulent or stormy.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOISTEROUS


adulteress
əˈdʌltərəs
adulterous
əˈdʌltərəs
apterous
ˈæptərəs
blusterous
ˈblʌstərəs
filibusterous
ˌfɪlɪˈbʌstərəs
Hatteras
ˈhætərəs
heteropterous
ˌhɛtəˈrɒptərəs
hucksteress
ˈhʌkstərəs
icterus
ˈɪktərəs
impostorous
ɪmˈpɒstərəs
kernicterus
ˌkɜːˈnɪktərəs
pesterous
ˈpestərəs
preposterous
prɪˈpɒstərəs
roisterous
ˈrɔɪstərəs
roysterous
ˈrɔɪstərəs
stertorous
ˈstɜːtərəs
Tartarus
ˈtɑːtərəs
traitoress
ˈtreɪtərəs
traitorous
ˈtreɪtərəs
uterus
ˈjuːtərəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOISTEROUS

boiler suit
boilermaker
boilermaking
boilerman
boilermen
boilerplate
boilery
boiling
boiling point
boiling-water reactor
boilingly
boilover
Bois de Boulogne
Bois-le-Duc
Boise
Boise City
boiserie
boisterously
boisterousness
boite

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOISTEROUS

cadaverous
cancerous
coniferous
cruciferous
dangerous
generous
humorous
lecherous
murderous
noncancerous
numerous
obstreperous
odoriferous
onerous
prosperous
seminiferous
serous
slanderous
splendiferous
thunderous
treacherous

Synonyms and antonyms of boisterous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BOISTEROUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «boisterous» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of boisterous

Translation of «boisterous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOISTEROUS

Find out the translation of boisterous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boisterous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boisterous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

喧闹的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bullicioso
570 millions of speakers

English

boisterous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उद्दाम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عاصف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неистовый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barulhento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভীম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

turbulent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bergetar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ausgelassen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

にぎやかな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

떠들썩한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngguyu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biển động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூர்க்கத்தனமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उच्छृंखल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fırtınalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chiassoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hałaśliwy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шалений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zgomotos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θορυβώδης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

uitbundige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fränare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

støy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boisterous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOISTEROUS»

The term «boisterous» is regularly used and occupies the 55.731 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOISTEROUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boisterous

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7 QUOTES WITH «BOISTEROUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word boisterous.
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William Bligh
In our passage from the Cape of Good Hope the winds were mostly from the westward with very boisterous weather: but one great advantage that this season of the year has over the summer months is in being free from fogs.
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Ed Helms
This may come as a surprise, given the nature of my job, but I am very guarded and contemplative. I'm not a naturally boisterous person.
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NeNe Leakes
Not only did I come out as a reality star that was very boisterous and vivacious and outspoken and all those things. I flipped that into money and respect. And a lot of people can't do that.
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Meriwether Lewis
We had high and boisterous winds last night and this morning: the Indians continue to purchase repairs with grain of different kinds.
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Frederica Mathewes-Green
Somehow we just don't make the same boisterous fun of Holy Week that we do of Christmas. No one plans to have a holly, jolly Easter.
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LisaRaye McCoy-Misick
I'm one of those women who's not to be messed with. I'm very opinionated and boisterous at times. I'm also kind and humble. I know when to fold and when to hold, and that's important. If my edge scares you, then you have a choice to remove yourself.
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Gordon Ramsay
Swearing is industry language. For as long as we're alive it's not going to change. You've got to be boisterous to get results.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOISTEROUS»

Discover the use of boisterous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boisterous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Boisterous Sea of Liberty : A Documentary History of ...
Here is a panoramic look at American history from the voyages of Columbus through the bloody Civil War, as captured in the words of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, ...
Resistance David Brion Davis Sterling Professor of History and Director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, and Abolition Yale University, Steven Mintz Professor of History University of Houston, 1998
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The Boisterous Sagittarius
However, there is a brilliant mind, a fiery spirit and truckloads of courage behind all the mischief, goofiness and verbal disasters. Sagittarians are very clever clowns." A humorous look at the boisterous Sagittarius personality.
Therrie Rosenvald, 2009
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When You're Down to Nothing, God Is Upto Something
But then in an instant, you are distracted by a boisterous wind. Your attention and focus is now on the boisterous wind. You become consumed with the wind and its ability to keep you from walking on the water. You no longer see Jesus.
Barbara Washington Franklin, 2008
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Big Body Play: Why Boisterous, Vigorous, and Very Physical ...
Drawing from evidence-based practice and the latest research, this book explains the multitude of benefits of big body play for young children's social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Frances M. Carlson, 2011
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My Truth Will Outlive a Lie
This is the real life, this is the truth...face it.
Mrs Boisterous, 2014
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The Annals of Philosophy
0 55-0 0-53 S Boisterous Rain 58-0 Dec. l 'Z9--2470 49-6 5l'0 35-0 0-l4 SW Stormy Showers 52-0 229-7686 55-8 03-0 490 0'11 SVV Boisterous Rain; Clliudy 70-0 2 29-1020 3943 44 0 30-0 0-08 SVV Gentle Showers 5|-0 3 30-1820 510-6  ...
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Synonyms Discriminated: A Complete Catalogue of Synonymous ...
BOISTEROUS. BOLD. Corpse was farther written corps and corse. So Dryden has in the plural — " The hall was heaped with corps." " For where the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together." — Bible. Boisterous. Turbulent.
‎1871
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The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: Zoology, Botany, ...
Fine : cloudy : very boisterous : almost a hurricane at night. 8. Fine. 9. Hazy: very fine. 10. Foggy: fine. II, 12. Overcast. J3. Clear and fine. 14. Heavy rain. 15. Showery. IS. [lain. 17. Very heavyrain. 18. Showery. 19. Overcast: clear. 20. Very fine.
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Annals of Philosophy
1 ; brisk winds, 7 ; boisterous, 4. Oct. — Mean pressure of barometer, 29-640; max. 30-12; min. 28-99; range, 1*13 in.; spaces described by the curve, 4-65 in. ; number of changes, 13. — Mean temperature, 52-300°; max. 65°; min. 39°; range  ...
Thomas Thomson, Richard Phillips, Edward William Brayley, 1819
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Annals of Natural History
18. Clear. 14. Hazy. 15. Drizzly. 16. Fine. 17. Foggy. 18. Frosty and foggy: rain. 19 - Boisterous, with heavy rain. 20. Rain : fine: boisterous at night. 21. Very boisterous with rain. 22. Cloudy: clear at night. 28. Rain: windy at night. 24. Boisterous.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOISTEROUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boisterous is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sanders says income inequality is a 'moral issue'
But the self-described socialist said he cannot bring about change alone and called on the boisterous crowd to stand behind him as he tries to ... «Watertown Public Opinion, Jul 15»
2
Fired-up Bill Shorten tells rowdy pub crowd what he stands for – video
Video has emerged of Labor leader Bill Shorten addressing cheering, boisterous supporters in a Sydney pub on Saturday. The footage ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Album Review: Jason Isbell – Something More Than Free
... and blithe; there's plenty of heartache and loneliness lurking behind 400 Unit's boisterous bursts. Lead single “24 Frames” contrasts jaunty, ... «Consequence of Sound, Jul 15»
4
Another Impostor Caught Posing As Studio Teacher: “My Daughter …
The studio teacher they'd hired on the recommendation of their assistant director was shaggy, loud and boisterous, and he looked hung over. «Deadline, Jul 15»
5
All in the Downs review – a memorable Shirley Collins celebration
The new version again featured Kirkpatrick, singing well, and playing rousing accordion alongside the house band, the boisterous Trembling ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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A.J. Burnett, All-Star: 'I guess I'm a yinzer'
... was given a boisterous sendoff from the crowd, and finished his evening alongside wife Karen, with the field all to themselves, watching sons ... «DK on Pittsburgh Sports, Jul 15»
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Grateful Dead: final concerts unite fans and band as legends fade …
... requisite tie-dye wear and were ready to reboot the party, but they arrived more in a state of blissful appreciation than they were boisterous. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
World Cup-Winning Soccer Team Returns to Southland
A series of boisterous watch parties were held Sunday in Los Angeles and Orange counties, organized by local chapters of American Outlaws, ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Says 'We Screwed Up' As Moderators …
A boisterous online community, Reddit is known for being noisy. But now CEO Ellen Pao is making herself heard, admitting, "We screwed up," ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
10
His silence is golden: Why Modi won't speak on controversies
However, apart from the grim reality of a boisterous parliamentary culture where the arguments have little place, Modi is keenly aware that any ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»

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