loud 
/ˈlaʊd/ adjective
loud·er; loud·est /ˈlaʊd/ adjective 1 : making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound
▪ a loud noise/party ▪ loud music/laughter/applause ▪ She complained in a loud voice. ▪ “Is the television loud enough?” “It's too loud!” — opposite quiet 2 a of a person : noisy in a way that bothers other people
▪ He's known for being loud and aggressive.
b : expressing ideas or opinions in a very open and forceful way — + in ▪ He has been loud in (his) praise of their efforts. [=he has strongly praised their efforts] ▪ Her critics have been loud in (their) disapproval of her policies. 3 : very bright or too bright in color
▪ loud [=gaudy, garish] clothes/colors/jewelry
▪ a loud noise/party ▪ loud music/laughter/applause ▪ She complained in a loud voice. ▪ “Is the television loud enough?” “It's too loud!” — opposite quiet
▪ He's known for being loud and aggressive.
b : expressing ideas or opinions in a very open and forceful way — + in ▪ He has been loud in (his) praise of their efforts. [=he has strongly praised their efforts] ▪ Her critics have been loud in (their) disapproval of her policies.
▪ loud [=gaudy, garish] clothes/colors/jewelry
actions speak louder than words — see action
out loud
: in a way that is loud enough to be clearly heard : aloud
▪ She doesn't like to read out loud [=aloud] in class.
▪ She doesn't like to read out loud [=aloud] in class.
— loud adverb not used before a verb
▪ Don't talk so loud! ▪ Say it loud. ▪ They complained loud and long about the decision. ▪ “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly] ▪ talking loud [=talking loudly, loudly talking]
▪ Don't talk so loud! ▪ Say it loud. ▪ They complained loud and long about the decision. ▪ “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly] ▪ talking loud [=talking loudly, loudly talking]
— loud·ly adverb
▪ loudly singing ▪ complaining/protesting loudly
▪ loudly singing ▪ complaining/protesting loudly
— loud·ness noun [noncount]
▪ She complained about the loudness of the television.
▪ She complained about the loudness of the television.
