loud
/ˈlaʊ̯d/ adjective B1- Of great intensity. · Turn that music down; it's too loud.· What was that? It sounded like a really loud sneeze.
- Noisy. · a loud party that went on all night
- Not subtle or reserved, brash.
- Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy. · a loud style of dress; loud colors
- High-quality; premium; (by extension) having a strong or pungent odour indicating good quality.
- Of great intensity.
Comparative louder · Superlative loudest
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A sudden puff of wind blew off his hat and wig, at which a loud laugh rang forth from his companions.
Oh, if her voice were only equal to her beauty, she would deservedly be considered the Queen of Birds!” This he said deceitfully; but the Crow, anxious to refute the reflection cast upon her voice, set up a loud caw and dropped the flesh.
“I demand admittance,” said a loud voice outside the room, “in the name of the law!” As no attempt was made to prevent it, the door was opened, and a magistrate, wearing his official scarf, presented himself, followed by four soldiers and a corporal.
The Miser, on his next visit, found the hole empty and began to tear his hair and to make loud lamentations.
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