BOISTEROUSLY

rollickingly, boisterously

(adverb) in a carefree manner; “she was rollickingly happy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

boisterously (comparative more boisterously, superlative most boisterously)

In a boisterous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Bois"ter*ous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a boisterous manner.

BOISTEROUS

Bois"ter*ous, a. Etym: [OE. boistous; of uncertain origin; cf. W. bwyst wild, savage, wildness, ferocity, bwystus ferocious.]

1. Rough or rude; unbending; unyielding; strong; powerful. [Obs.] "Boisterous sword." "Boisterous hand." Shak.

2. Exhibiting tumultuous violence and fury; acting with noisy turbulence; violent; rough; stormy. The waters swell before a boisterous storm. Shak. The brute and boisterous force of violent men. Milton.

3. Noisy; rough; turbulent; as, boisterous mirth; boisterous behavior. I like not that loud, boisterous man. Addison.

4. Vehement; excessive. [R.] The heat becomes too powerful and boisterous for them. Woodward.

Syn.

– Loud; roaring; violent; stormy; turbulent; furious; tumultuous; noisy; impetuous; vehement.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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