noises

NOUN

sound that is loud or not harmonious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blast buzz cacophony clamor commotion crash cry explosion roar turbulence

STRONG

babble babel bang bedlam bellow bewailing blare boisterousness boom caterwauling clang clatter detonation din discord disquiet disquietude drumming eruption fanfare fireworks fracas fuss hoo-ha hubbub hullabaloo jangle lamentation outcry pandemonium peal racket ring row shot shouting squawk stridency talk thud tumult uproar yelling yelp

WEAK

sonance uproariousness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness peace quiet silence stillness tranquility

STRONG

harmony order

Example Sentences

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Tuchel must hope he is not having to keep his fingers crossed while making those optimistic noises about James' fitness.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester for the past nine years, until recently, has been making noises for a while about wanting to take over leadership of the Labour Party.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

In an actual courtroom, court reporters record nonverbal cues like gestures and transcribe through distracting courtroom noises like coughs or door slams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Hyperacusis causes everyday noises to seem unusually loud or overwhelming.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Then very seriously he said, “I’m pretty sure those noises you heard were more monkeys. It sure sounds like it. From what I understand, there were probably about thirty of them.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls