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loud
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- pronunciation:
- laUd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
louder, loudest |
| definition 1: |
having a large amount of sound; easily heard.
The dish made a loud crash when it fell to the floor.- synonyms:
- noisy
- antonyms:
- low, quiet, soft
- similar words:
- crashing, harsh, pealing, roaring
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| definition 2: |
tastelessly bright in color; gaudy.
He wore a loud jacket to the dance.- synonyms:
- gaudy
- similar words:
- bold, showy, tasteless, vulgar
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| related words: |
audible, colorful, gay |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
louder, loudest |
| definition: |
in a loud way; loudly.
You'll have to speak loud to be heard over the noisy crowd.- synonyms:
- noisily
- antonyms:
- quietly, softly
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| derivations: |
loudly (adv.), loudness (n.) |
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