Definitions for loud

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Spelling: [loud]

IPA: /laʊd/

Loud is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in loud (dlou).

Definitions for loud

Idioms

1. out loud, aloud; audibly:

adverb

1. in a loud manner; loudly:

adjective

1. (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity:
2. making, emitting, or uttering strongly audible sounds:
3. clamorous, vociferous, or blatant; noisy:
4. emphatic or insistent:
5. garish, conspicuous, or ostentatious, as colors, dress, or the wearer of garish dress:
6. obtrusively vulgar, as manners or persons.
7. strong or offensive in smell.

Origin of loud

before 900; Middle English; Old English hlūd; cognate with Old Frisian, Old Saxon hlūd (Dutch luid), Old High German hlūt (German laut); akin to Greek klytós famous

Examples for loud

You needn't talk quite so loud; it won't hurt her to get a bit of rest.

He was loud enough for his friend and those around him to hear.

Officials also had received reports of loud bangs—called in by fishermen—and an oil slick.

He hates to go, but he says it's his duty; the call is so loud.

We reached it before sunset, and were received with loud cheers.

"Look at the way that foundation's put in," said the old man in a loud voice.

Rob Marshall lets a sigh of relief erupt so loud it could be heard by giants in the sky.

There were loud voices, including that of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), calling for ending the program entirely.

Because Wright was a no-show in criminal court to face the loud music and pot bust he already had an outstanding warrant.

I was just ready, when we heard a loud knocking and ringing at the street door.