1
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
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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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One of the loudest guests inside Capital One Arena on Sunday night had stubby legs, prominent ears and a long snout.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s nothing worse than getting out into the wilderness, away from society, and then hearing somebody one campsite over start up a loud, smelly gas generator.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Viewers were able to see the smaller canine, the puppy, _target the nonchalant golden retriever with a few loud barks, before the Saint Bernard arrived to interrupt the unwanted interaction.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite their loud mating songs and intimidating appearance, cicadas are not dangerous.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
There’s nothing worse than getting out into the wilderness, away from society, and then hearing somebody one campsite over start up a loud, smelly gas generator.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Viewers were able to see the smaller canine, the puppy, _target the nonchalant golden retriever with a few loud barks, before the Saint Bernard arrived to interrupt the unwanted interaction.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite their loud mating songs and intimidating appearance, cicadas are not dangerous.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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loud
adjective1
a
: marked by a high volume of sound
b
: producing a loud sound
2
3
: unpleasantly bold or bright in color or pattern
a loud plaid
loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
loudness
noun
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