- loud
- loud1 [ laud ] adjective **1. ) used for describing a sound that is strong and very easy to hear:There was a loud knocking on the door.The music is deafeningly loud.in a loud voice: He said can I help you? in a very loud voice.─ opposite SOFT2. ) used for describing a person who talks in a loud and confident way that annoys other people─ opposite QUIET3. ) very bright in a way that does not show good taste: GAUDY:a loud patterned shirt4. ) loud in FORMAL expressing an opinion very often or very clearly:be loud in your support/opposition: Congress has been loud in its opposition to the new legislation.a ) used about the opinion itself:There has been loud condemnation of the policy from all sides.╾ loud|ly adverb╾ loud|ness noun uncountloudloud 2 [ laud ] adverb **loudly:My mother says I play my music too loud.Don't talk so loud.loud and clearclearly expressed and easy to understand:The message from voters was loud and clear.out loudin a way that other people can hear:Each child reads out loud.think out loudto think about something by talking, either to yourself or with other people
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.