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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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Generally, these are among the loudest yelps heard in the turkey woods.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
The other particularly overused tool in Cohen and Halberg’s arsenal is the extremely loud and sudden noise — about half of the most intense moments in the film pay off because the audience is startled, not frightened.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 May 2024
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
The other particularly overused tool in Cohen and Halberg’s arsenal is the extremely loud and sudden noise — about half of the most intense moments in the film pay off because the audience is startled, not frightened.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 May 2024
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 5 May. 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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