adj
loud
LOWD
adj
1
Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
"The concert was so loud we could feel the bass in our chests."
"Please keep your voice down, the baby just fell asleep — you're a bit loud."
2
Attracting attention through boldness rather than subtlety, often used of colors, patterns, or behavior.
"He showed up in a loud Hawaiian shirt that clashed with everything."
How to Use Loud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking a lot of noise, or (of clothes/patterns) flashy and attention-grabbing.
Common pairings
loud noise
loud music
loud colors
out loud
Word Forms
louder comparative, louder comparative, louds plural, loudest superlative, loudest superlative
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Etymology
From Old English hlud, meaning "noisy" or "famous," ultimately from a root meaning "to hear" — the same root gives us "listen" and the Latin-derived word "laud" (praise).