1
a
: marked by intensity or volume of sound
loud music
b
: producing a loud sound
a loud engine
3
: obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell : obnoxious
… in a white linen suit and loud plaid tie …—
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loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
Examples of loud in a Sentence
She complained in a loud voice.
“Is the television loud enough?” “It's too loud!”
He's known for being loud and aggressive.
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The style is quintessential Deborah—strong, bold, a little loud, yet classy.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
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—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
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—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Like the Marrakech souks, Chatuchak is a full sensory experience of loud music, the smell of Thai street food and a buzzing, barter-friendly atmosphere.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Hounded by a loud, impatient Eisenhower and faced with the very real evidence that a brutal trio of storms will make an early June invasion impossible, Stagg is torn between doing his duty and, well, doing his duty.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Fudd got a loud roar of applause upon being introduced and seemingly played with a spark, starting the game off aggressively in the first half.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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“Loud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loud. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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loud
adjective1
a
: marked by a high volume of sound
b
: producing a loud sound
2
3
: unpleasantly bold or bright in color or pattern
a loud plaid
loud
adverb
loudly
adverb
loudness
noun
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