What is the meaning of loud?

adjective

  • Characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity.
    • usage: "a group of loud children"; "loud thunder"; "her voice was too loud"; "loud trombones"
  • Tastelessly showy.
    • usage: "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"
  • Used chiefly as a direction or description in music.
    • usage: "the forte passages in the composition"

adverb

  • With relatively high volume.
    • usage: "the band played loudly"; "she spoke loudly and angrily"; "he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him"; "cried aloud for help"
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