noun
loudness
Loudness (noun) means How strong or loud a sound is.
noun
1
How strong or loud a sound is.
2
The strength of a sound as perceived by the ear, measured in sones or phons.
3
The physical strength of a sound's pressure, measured in decibels.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English loudnesse, lowdenesse, from Old English hlūdnes; equivalent to loud + -ness.
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What is the meaning of loudness?
"loudness" (noun) means how strong or loud a sound is.
What is another word for loudness?
Other words for "loudness" include glitz, intensity, meretriciousness, garishness, brashness, flashiness.
What is the opposite of loudness?
The opposite of "loudness" is softness.
What are the different meanings of loudness?
"loudness" has 3 main meanings: 1. How strong or loud a sound is; 2. The strength of a sound as perceived by the ear, measured in sones or phons; 3. The physical strength of a sound's pressure, measured in decibels.
