1
a
: marked by intensity or volume of sound
loud music
b
: producing a loud sound
the marten was loud beside them—
David Walker
David Walker3
: obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell : obnoxious
the loudest pinstripe suit in history—John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly
loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of loud in a Sentence
She complained in a loud voice.
“Is the television loud enough?” “It's too loud!”
He's known for being loud and aggressive.
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This occurs when an object vibrates after being hit by sound waves at a higher amplitude, like when a drummer hits a drum and the instrument and air vibrate to create a loud sound.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
The peak level of noise, measured at roughly six miles away, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, per the New York Times.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Still, public outcry was harsh and loud, and with the DA accused of favoritism, a special prosecutor revived the case after its dismissal.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In fact, my shouting is really just comfortably loud enough to fill the room, and not more.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
The peak level of noise, measured at roughly six miles away, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, per the New York Times.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Still, public outcry was harsh and loud, and with the DA accused of favoritism, a special prosecutor revived the case after its dismissal.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
In fact, my shouting is really just comfortably loud enough to fill the room, and not more.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for loud
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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loud
adjective1
a
: marked by a high volume of sound
b
: producing a loud sound
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3
: unpleasantly bold or bright in color or pattern
a loud plaid
loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
loudness
noun
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