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DictionaryloudStrong sound
adjective / adverb

loud

LOUD/laʊd/

Strong enough in sound to force attention.

The bell is so loud that an adult nearby covers both ears.

Large brass bell ringing as nearby adult covers ears, dynamic bell motion and strong audible reaction, no text.
Etymology
loudOld Englishnoisy; emitting noise

Old English hlud described noise from voices and musical instruments. The selected sense continues this acoustic use, describing a sound or its source as strongly audible.

In context

SciShow Kids0:28
This noise does sound loud, so I can see why you would think it comes from a big animal. But this animal tricked you, Squeaks!
Cicadas: The Loudest Bugs in the World! | Biology for Kids | SciShow Kids

More examples

  • A loud crash wakes everyone in the house.
  • Please don't talk so loud while the baby is sleeping.
  • The music gets louder as we approach the stage.

Forms

loud · louder · loudest

loudly adverb — With a high volume of sound.

loudness noun — The degree of volume a sound has.

Similar words

noisy
Emphasizes abundant or disturbing noise, not just high volume.
deafening
Means extremely loud, enough to overwhelm other sounds.
booming
Describes a loud sound with a deep, resonant quality.