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boisterous

Adjective

IPA /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

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Noisy, lively and full of energetic activity.

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boisterous/ˈbɔɪstərəs/

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Children play an energetic game
They shout and laugh loudly
They run and jump with excitement

The children's boisterous play is noisy and full of energy.

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A boisterous group of children raced across the playground.
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boisterous — Noisy, lively and full of energetic activity.

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