loud

/lɑʊd/ adj, adv [-er/-est only] (NOISY)

Definition

› having or producing a large amount of sound: a loud noise Would you speak a little louder, please? loudly

/ˈlɑʊd·li/ adv › "What does she want now?" he asked loudly. loudness

/ˈlɑʊd·nəs/ n [U] › Differences in loudness are measured in decibels.

(Definition of loud adj, adv (NOISY) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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