boisterous
Noisily high-spirited
Boisterous describes noisy, energetic, and slightly unruly behavior—the kind that comes from high spirits rather than malice.
A boisterous crowd cheers loudly; boisterous children run and shout; a boisterous party keeps the neighbors awake.
The word suggests exuberance that's barely contained, energetic but not quite out of control.
Weather can also be boisterous: boisterous winds, boisterous seas.
Uncontrollably lively and loud
- unrulyDifficult to control
- disorderlyNot arranged neatly
- raucousLoud and disorderly
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
tumultuous · riotous · rough-and-tumble · roughhousing · hell-raising · obstreperous · turbulent · chaotic
Loudly insistent or demanding
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
- deafeningOverwhelmingly loud
blaring · vociferous · stentorian · cacophonous · resounding · earsplitting · piercing · noisy
Animated and energetic
- spiritedFull of vim
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
ebullient · effervescent · high-spirited · bubbly · peppy · vibrant · dynamic · sprightly
Noisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- carousingBoisterous drinking spree
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- partyGathering for celebration
carnival · jubilant · convivial · celebratory · hootenanny · jamboree · shindig · bash
Sociable and unreserved
- gregariousFond of companionship
- extrovertedEnergized by social interaction
- backslappingExuberant physical congratulation
- heartyWarm and substantial
effusive · demonstrative · expansive · uninhibited · irrepressible · larger-than-life · attention-seeking · brash
rambunctious
Uncontrollably lively and loud
- unrulyDifficult to control
- disorderlyNot arranged neatly
- raucousLoud and disorderly
wild · tumultuous · riotous · rough-and-tumble · roughhousing · hell-raising · obstreperous · turbulent · chaotic · undisciplined
clamorous
Loudly insistent or demanding
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- roaringMaking prolonged loud noise
deafening · blaring · vociferous · stentorian · cacophonous · resounding · earsplitting · piercing · noisy · strident
lively
Animated and energetic
- spiritedFull of vim
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
exuberant · ebullient · effervescent · high-spirited · bubbly · peppy · vibrant · dynamic · sprightly · zesty
revelry
Noisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- carousingBoisterous drinking spree
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
party · carnival · jubilant · convivial · celebratory · hootenanny · jamboree · shindig · bash · hoedown
outgoing
Sociable and unreserved
- gregariousFond of companionship
- extrovertedEnergized by social interaction
- backslappingExuberant physical congratulation
hearty · effusive · demonstrative · expansive · uninhibited · irrepressible · larger-than-life · attention-seeking · brash · forward
- loud soundsloud, scream, yell, thunderous, screaming
- misbehaviormisbehave, misbehavior, mischief, misconduct, naughty
- outgoingoutgoing, extrovert, gregarious, sociable, social
boisterousrestrained
Held under control
subdued · controlled · self-controlled · reserved · proper