loud

Words with a similar base: aloud, loud, loudly

'loud'

[loud.a.01] as in: characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

Examples:
a group of loud children
loud thunder
her voice was too loud
loud trombones

'loud'

[brassy.s.01] as in: tastelessly showy

Examples:
a flash car
a flashy ring
garish colors
a gaudy costume
loud sport shirts
a meretricious yet stylish book
tawdry ornaments

'loud'

[forte.a.01] as in: used chiefly as a direction or description in music

Examples:
the forte passages in the composition

'loud'

[loudly.r.01] as in: with relatively high volume

Examples:
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

Origins

					loud (English)
└── loud (Middle English (1100-1500))

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