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loud


Main Entry: loud
Pronunciation: \ˈlad\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlūd; akin to Old High German hlūt loud, Latin inclutus famous, Greek klytos, Sanskrit śṛṇoti he hears
Date: before 12th century

1 a : marked by intensity or volume of sound b : producing a loud sound
2 : clamorous, noisy
3 : obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell : obnoxious

loud adverb

loud·ly adverb

synonyms loud, stentorian, earsplitting, raucous, strident mean marked by intensity or volume of sound. loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness <loud shouts of protest>. stentorian implies great power and range <an actor with a stentorian voice>. earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting <the earsplitting sound of a siren>. raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness <the raucous shouts of drunken revelers>. strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice <the strident voices of hecklers>.

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