loudly
LOWD-lee
Loudly (adv) means In a way that produces a lot of noise; at high volume. Example: “He knocked loudly until someone finally answered the door.”
adv
1
In a way that produces a lot of noise; at high volume.
""Holy crap on a cracker! That paint job would cost three or four thousand dollars in the city," exclaimed John loudly."
— Dana Myrick, Brothers and Sons (2006)
"He knocked loudly until someone finally answered the door."
"The children laughed loudly as they ran across the playground."
"The baby cried loudly all through the night."
"He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."
2
In a way that is showy or attracts attention, especially of clothing or style.
"The room was loudly decorated in clashing colors."
"She dressed loudly in bright orange trousers and a spotted jacket."
"The shop window was loudly decorated with flashing signs and giant posters."
How to use loudly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of "loud" — at high volume, or in a flashy, attention-grabbing way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more loudly, loudlier
- Superlative
- most loudly, loudliest
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Etymology
Formed from loud plus the adverb suffix -ly.
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What does “loudly” mean?
The word “loudly” means in a way that produces a lot of noise; at high volume. In plain terms, the adverb form of "loud" — at high volume, or in a flashy, attention-grabbing way.
How do you pronounce “loudly”?
“Loudly” is pronounced LOWD-lee (/ˈlaʊdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “loudly” in a sentence?
Here is “loudly” used in a sentence: “He knocked loudly until someone finally answered the door.”
What part of speech is “loudly”?
“Loudly” is an adverb.
Is “loudly” a common word?
“Loudly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “loudly” have?
“Loudly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that produces a lot of noise; at high volume.
What is the difference between loudly and loud?
Loud is an adjective describing a noise or sound itself, as in "a loud noise," while loudly is the adverb describing how an action is performed, as in "he spoke loudly." Loudly modifies verbs, while loud modifies nouns.
What is the difference between the two meanings of loudly?
Loudly most commonly describes producing a lot of noise or speaking at high volume, but it can also describe something showy or attention-grabbing, especially clothing or style, as in "dressed loudly." Context usually makes clear which sense is meant.
Is loudly formal or informal?
Loudly is a neutral, everyday adverb suitable for both casual conversation and formal writing. It doesn't carry any particular register restriction.
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