Is being called boisterous an insult?

Answer 1

• Yes, boisterous is often used as an insult because it means the person who is boisterous can be rough; may swear too much or talk too loud embarrassing not only themselves, but often times those around them. An example of the word 'boisterous' not being an insult is if two men are playfully Wrestling on the grass and they are noted as 'good old boys' or 'boisterous.'

Answer 2

Not necessarily. "Boisterous" typically means noisy, energetic, or lively. Whether it is viewed as an insult or not depends on the context and the tone in which it is said.