English · Adjectives
loud
/laʊd/
[/laʊd/]
making much noise
Beginneradjective
Definition
Producing a lot of noise; easily heard.
Example
The music at the party was so loud that we could hardly hear each other speak.
The music at the party was so loud that we could hardly hear each other speak.
Etymology
From Old English 'hlūd', of Germanic origin, related to German 'laut'.
How & Where It’s Used
Opposite of 'quiet'; used for sounds and bold patterns or colours.