adjective
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
Examples
- a group of loud children
- loud thunder
- her voice was too loud
- loud trombones
adjective
tastelessly showy
Synonyms
Examples
- a flash car
- a flashy ring
- garish colors
- a gaudy costume
- loud sport shirts
- a meretricious yet stylish book
- tawdry ornaments
adjective
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) loud
Synonyms
Examples
- with force
- the forte passages in the composition
adverb
with relatively high volume
Synonyms
Examples
- the band played loudly
- she spoke loudly and angrily
- he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him
- cried aloud for help