Synonyms for
Noises
Definition
Sounds, especially ones that are loud, unpleasant, or disturbing.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- loud noises
- strange noises
- background noises
- unnecessary noises
- sudden noises
- traffic noises
- animal noises
Word family
Usage note
While 'noises' can refer to any sound, it often implies unpleasant, loud, or disruptive sounds. It is the plural of 'noise'.
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Example sentences
- The noises of the city never let me rest.
- The noises that came out of the old house were eerie.
- The noises of the animals in the jungle are fascinating.
- The noises of the festival filled the air with excitement.
- The noises of the children playing outside were music to her ears.
Quotes
The noises of the world are never silent.
The noises of the city are a symphony.
The noises of nature are the voice of the universe.