out loud

adverb

: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

Examples of out loud in a Sentence

registered their dissatisfaction with the meal out loud to the waiter
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In countries with the guts to say out loud that not everyone is equally deserving of respect, New Year celebrations went off without bloodshed. Wendy Murphy, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 Because his son doesn't speak English, Fadi will ask Gemini the question in English and tell it to reply out loud in French. Megan Morrone, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025 Most might not be saying it out loud, but some lawmakers suggested that was at least part of the objective. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 29 Dec. 2024 Jamie walks into the room, wondering out loud if Claire can help. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for out loud 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of out loud was in 1821

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“Out loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20loud. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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out loud

adverb
: loudly enough to be heard : aloud

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