loud

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

producing or capable of producing a large amount of sound

(producing or capable of producing a large amount of sound)

Example

The music in the club was far too loud for us to have a conversation.

Meaning 2

having a very bright or garish appearance

(having a very bright or garish appearance)

Example

He wore a loud Hawaiian shirt that could be seen from across the room.

Synonyms

noisy, boisterous, deafening, garish, gaudy, flamboyant

Grammar

comparative
louder
superlative
loudest

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