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Antonyms for boisterousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : boi-ster-uhs, -struhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɔɪ stər əs, -strəs



Definition of boisterousness

Origin :
  • late 15c., unexplained alteration of Middle English boistous (c.1300) "rough, coarse (as of food), clumsy, violent," of unknown origin, perhaps from Anglo-French bustous "rough (road)," which is perhaps from Old French boisteos "curved, lame; uneven, rough" (Modern French boiteux), itself of obscure origin. Another guess traces it via Celtic to Latin bestia. Used of persons from 1560s. Related: Boisterously; boisterousness.
  • As in noise : noun sound that is loud or not harmonious
  • As in riot : noun very funny happening
  • As in bluster : noun bullying, intimidation
  • As in din : noun loud, continuous noise
Example sentences :
  • There is boisterousness, to be sure, but less cruelty, and far less profanity.
  • Extract from : « Joyce's Investments » by Fannie E. Newberry
  • Let your greeting of acquaintances be free from boisterousness and familiarity.
  • Extract from : « Social Life » by Maud C. Cooke
  • Possibly they are attracted and entertained by the boisterousness of the crows.
  • Extract from : « The Rocky Mountain Wonderland » by Enos A. Mills
  • It is good humor and boisterousness and the jollity of the Fair time.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of John Brown » by Stephen Graham
  • The boisterousness was gone; there was almost a new timidity about her.
  • Extract from : « Jimmy Quixote » by Tom Gallon
  • It was not his practice to be boisterous for the sake of boisterousness.
  • Extract from : « Mrs. Falchion, Complete » by Gilbert Parker
  • But there was no noise or boisterousness, no singing or whistling.
  • Extract from : « The Girl Scouts Rally » by Katherine Keene Galt
  • At this all the greater was their merriment and boisterousness.
  • Extract from : « Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House) » by James S. De Benneville
  • For boisterousness is only a degenerate exuberance, drunk and on the rampage.
  • Extract from : « The Joyful Heart » by Robert Haven Schauffler
  • During the rest of the day he was very quiet and sat gazing before him His boisterousness had vanished.
  • Extract from : « The Blue Germ » by Martin Swayne

Synonyms for boisterousness

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