First Known Use: before 12th century
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loud
adjective \ˈlau̇d\
: making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
of a person : noisy in a way that bothers other people
: expressing ideas or opinions in a very open and forceful way
Full Definition of LOUD
1
a : marked by intensity or volume of sound b : producing a loud sound
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Origin of LOUD
Middle English, from Old English hlūd; akin to Old High German hlūt loud, Latin inclutus famous, Greek klytos, Sanskrit śṛṇoti he hears
Related to LOUD
- Synonyms
- blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, piercing, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous
Synonym Discussion of LOUD
loud, stentorian, earsplitting, raucous, strident mean marked by intensity or volume of sound. loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness <loud shouts of protest>. stentorian implies great power and range <an actor with a stentorian voice>. earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting <the earsplitting sound of a siren>. raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness <the raucous shouts of drunken revelers>. strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice <the strident voices of hecklers>.
LOUD Defined for Kids
1loud
adjective \ˈlau̇d\
loud·erloud·est
Definition of LOUD for Kids
1
: not low, soft, or quiet in sound : noisy <loud music>
2
: not quiet or calm in expression <a loud complaint>
3
: too bright or showy to be pleasing <loud clothes>
— loud·ly adverb
— loud·ness noun
2loud
adverb
Definition of LOUD for Kids
: in a loud manner <Don't talk so loud!>
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