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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The keyboard's scissor-switch mechanisms are nearly soundless affairs and a welcome contrast to the loud clacking of a mechanical keyboard.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Throughout the building there are also devices that measure audio levels and can even pinpoint which individual fans are the loudest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
If Trump wins the election while Harris brings in a higher vote total, expect calls to replace it to become even louder over the next four years.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
He’s used that money to purchase a platform, take it private, and effectively turn it into a megaphone for the world’s loudest racists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Throughout the building there are also devices that measure audio levels and can even pinpoint which individual fans are the loudest.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
If Trump wins the election while Harris brings in a higher vote total, expect calls to replace it to become even louder over the next four years.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
He’s used that money to purchase a platform, take it private, and effectively turn it into a megaphone for the world’s loudest racists.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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loud
adjective1
a
: marked by a high volume of sound
b
: producing a loud sound
2
3
: unpleasantly bold or bright in color or pattern
a loud plaid
loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
loudness
noun
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