Loud

Quick meaning: Loud is an adjective meaning (of a sound) Of great intensity.

Meaning

(of a sound) Of great intensity.

More Meanings

1. (of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.
2. (of a person, event, etc.) Not subtle or reserved, brash.
3. (of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
4. (of marijuana, slang) High-quality; premium; (by extension) having a strong or pungent odour indicating good quality.
5. (colloquial) A loud sound or part of a sound.
6. (slang, uncountable) High-quality marijuana.

Example Sentences

She is loud and stubborn.

a loud style of dress; loud colors

a loud party that went on all night

Turn that music down; it's too loud.

Word Forms

• louder
• loudest
• louds

Synonyms for loud

Depending on context, synonyms include garish, gaudy, ample, blaring, forceful, forte.

Antonyms for loud

Common opposites include quiet, silent, soft, calm, low, mild.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aloud, earsplitting, tawdry, garish, gaudy, roaring.

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