louder; loudest
1
: making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
a loud noise/party
loud music/laughter/applause
She complained in a loud voice.
"Is the television loud enough?" "It's too loud!"
2
a
of a person
: noisy in a way that bothers other people
He's known for being loud and aggressive.
b
: expressing ideas or opinions in a very open and forceful way
—+ in
He has been loud in (his) praise of their efforts. [=he has strongly praised their efforts]
Her critics have been loud in (their) disapproval of her policies.
3
: very bright or too bright in color
loud [=gaudy, garish] clothes/colors/jewelry
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/loud. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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