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
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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Arrowhead first set the Guinness world record for loudest stadium in 2013.
—Nate Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Aligning with her mission has taught me that compassion can be loud, advocacy can be glamorous and real change often begins in the raw truth of someone’s survival story.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Inspired by global travels and family life abroad, one designer’s babywear line swaps loud prints for quiet elegance — from Sydney to Charleston and beyond.
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Nate Taylor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Ensure everyone is secure inside before banging pots or making other loud noises to scare the bear away.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Aligning with her mission has taught me that compassion can be loud, advocacy can be glamorous and real change often begins in the raw truth of someone’s survival story.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
Inspired by global travels and family life abroad, one designer’s babywear line swaps loud prints for quiet elegance — from Sydney to Charleston and beyond.
ByJordi Lippe-McGraw,
Contributor.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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