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loud

adjective adverb

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

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Word length
4
Starts with
L
Ends with
D
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

    “a group of loud children”

adjective

  1. (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly

    “the forte passages in the composition”

adjective

  1. tastelessly showy

    “a flash car”

adverb

  1. with relatively high volume

    “the band played loudly”

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a group of loud children
loud thunder
her voice was too loud
loud trombones
the forte passages in the composition
a flash car
a flashy ring
garish colors
a gaudy costume
loud sport shirts
the band played loudly
she spoke loudly and angrily
he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him
cried aloud for help

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