noisier
English meaning: Noisier
Definition
Comparative form of 'noisy'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more noisy than the other.
Example
“This street is noisier than that one.”
Another example: “The new fan is noisier than the one it replaced.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Used for a greater degree of noise; everyday and slightly informal ('a noisier engine'). Neutral register; followed by 'than'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'noisy' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- noisier than
- much noisier
- getting noisier
- noisier engine
- noisier neighbours
Word Forms
noisy; noisier; noisiest; noisily (adv); noise (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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