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Q: How does the adjective 'loud' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of loud are earsplitting , raucous , stentorian , and strident . While all these words 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

Q: When can 'earsplitting' be used instead of 'loud'?

In some situations, the words earsplitting and loud are roughly equivalent. However, earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting. // the earsplitting sound of a siren

Q: When is it sensible to use 'raucous' instead of 'loud'?

The synonyms raucous and loud are sometimes interchangeable, but raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness. // the raucous shouts of drunken revelers

Q: In what contexts can 'stentorian' take the place of 'loud'?

The meanings of stentorian and loud largely overlap; however, stentorian implies great power and range. // an actor with a stentorian voice

Q: Where would 'strident' be a reasonable alternative to 'loud'?

Although the words strident and loud have much in common, strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice. // the strident voices of hecklers

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1 marked by a high volume of sound

loud music that could be heard all over the neighborhood

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2 excessively showy

his loud Hawaiian shirt made his face look especially pale

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Synonyms & Antonyms of loud (Entry 2 of 2)

as in loudly, flamboyantly

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Frequently Asked Questions About loud

How does the adjective loud contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of loud are earsplitting, raucous, stentorian, and strident. While all these words 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

When can earsplitting be used instead of loud?

In some situations, the words earsplitting and loud are roughly equivalent. However, earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting.

the earsplitting sound of a siren

When is it sensible to use raucous instead of loud?

The synonyms raucous and loud are sometimes interchangeable, but raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness.

the raucous shouts of drunken revelers