(noisier, noisiest)
1.
A ~ person or thing makes a lot of loud or unpleasant noise.
...my ~ old typewriter...
His daughter was very active and ~ in the mornings.
? quiet
ADJ
noisily
The students on the grass bank cheered noisily...
She sat by the window, noisily gulping her morning coffee.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
2.
A ~ place is full of a lot of loud or unpleasant noise.
It’s a ~ place with film clips showing constantly on one of the cafe’s giant screens...
The baggage hall was crowded and ~...
? quiet, peaceful
ADJ
3.
If you describe someone as ~, you are critical of them for trying to attract attention to their views by frequently and forcefully discussing them.
...the ~ and unpopular fringe groups that are attempting to change the culture of their society.
= strident
ADJ disapproval