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"
- In manner that attracts attention.
- usage: "obstreperously, he demanded to get service"
- synonyms: obstreperously, clamorously
- Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly.
- synonyms: forte
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