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   loud

   /laʊd/

   adjective

   • 1. producing or capable of producing much noise: "they were kept awake by loud music" Similar noisyblaringboomingdeafeningroaringthunderousthunderingtumultuousclamorousblastinghead-splittingear-splittingear-piercingpiercingcacophonousharshraucousstridentresoundingreverberatingreverberantcarryingclearly audiblesonorousdeepringinglustypowerfulforcefulstentorianfull-throatedrowdyfortefortissimoOpposite quietsoft
   • ▪ strong or emphatic in expression: "there were loud protests from the lumber barons" Similar vociferousclamorousinsistentvehementemphaticurgentimportunatedemandingOpposite gentle
   • ▪ vulgarly obtrusive; flashy: "a man in a loud checked suit" Similar garishgaudyflashyboldflamboyantluridglaringshowyostentatiousobtrusivevulgartastelessinformal:flashnaffkitschtackyOpposite sobertasteful

   adverb

   • 1. with a great deal of volume: "they shouted as loud as they could"

   Word Origin Old Englishhlūd, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch luid, German laut, from an Indo-European root meaning ‘hear’, shared by Greek kluein ‘hear’, klutos ‘famous’ and Latin cluere ‘be famous’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. loudish adjective
   • 2. loudness noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLOUD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of loud as an adjective or adverb, meaning making a lot of noise or having unpleasantly bright colours. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and examples of loud in different contexts.

   • English (US)

     LOUD meaning: 1. making a lot of noise: 2. (of clothes)...

   • Znaczenie Loud, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     loud definicja: 1. making a lot of noise: 2. (of clothes)...

   • Loud Spanish Translation

     LOUD translate: fuerte, alto, ruidoso/sa...

   • Loud: German Translation

     LOUD translate: laut, schreiend. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Loud: Russian Translation

     LOUD translate: громкий, шумный , яркий, кричащий , громко ....

   • Loud: Catalan Translation

     loud translate: fort, alt, fort, alt. Learn more in the...

   • Loud: Korean Translation

     LOUD translate: 큰, 크게. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Loud: Arabic Translation

     LOUD translate: صاخِب, صاخِب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › loudLoud Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word loud, which describes sound intensity or volume. Find out how to use loud in a sentence and how it differs from related words like stentorian, earsplitting, and raucous.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › loudLOUD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Loud, noisy describe a strongly audible sound or sounds. Loud means characterized by a full, powerful sound or sounds, which make a strong impression on the organs of hearing: a loud voice, laugh, report.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLOUD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of loud as an adjective for noise and clothes, and as an adverb for speaking or reading out loud. See translations of loud in different languages and examples of how to use it in sentences.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › loudLoud - definition of loud by The Free Dictionary

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   Loud means having great volume or intensity, or producing sound of great volume or intensity. It can also mean clamorous, insistent, garish, or vulgar. See synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and usage examples.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLOUD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of loud as an adjective, adverb, and noun, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to use loud to describe sound, opinion, clothing, and more.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › loudLoud - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Loud is most often used to describe the volume level of music, but it can also refer to voices or other sounds that are unpleasant and high-volumed. Loud can also describe a tasteless or showy fashion choice, like a loud Hawaiian shirt paired with bright orange shorts.