Pronunciation

/lɔd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having a strong, clear, or high volume of sound; making much noise. For example: “The loud music woke up the neighbors.”
• Adverb: In a manner that can be heard clearly and from a distance; with great volume or intensity. For example: “She spoke loud enough for everyone in the auditorium to hear her.”

Phrases

• “Loud and clear”: This phrase means something is easily heard and understood due to its clarity and volume. Example: “The instructions came through loud and clear over the radio.”
• “Speak loud”: To raise one’s voice so it can be heard distinctly by others. Example: “Please speak loud so the people at the back of the room can hear you.”
• “Turn down the volume; it’s too loud”: This phrase is used when the sound level is uncomfortably high or disruptive. Example: “Could you turn down the volume on the TV? It’s too loud.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The fireworks were incredibly loud last night.”
• Adverb: “He laughed loudly when he heard the joke.”

Synonyms

• Audible
• Boisterous
• Clamorous
• Deafening
• Ear-splitting
• Noisy
• Resounding
• Strident
• Thunderous
• Vocal (in the sense of speaking loudly)