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loud
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[ adjective ] characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
Examples "a group of loud children" "loud thunder" "her voice was too loud" "loud trombones" Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)You definitely hear some of the instruments close_up and others farther back , with the difference in placement apparently more distinct than would result from the nearer instruments merely being louder than the ones farther back . (Christopher Davis, First Family....)When he was asked a question or addressed in such a way that some response was inescapable , he would answer ; if , as often happened , he had to repeat because he had spoken too softly , he would repeat his words in the same way , without emphasis or impatience , only a_little louder . (Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)And the loudest clock in the whole world '' ! (Francis Pollini, Night....)Fuck them * * h He rolled_over and tried to shut_out the noise , now much louder . (Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)Faint at_first , the tapping grew until it sounded loud against the wind . Related terms soft big deafening shattering shouted loud-voiced earthshaking clarion vocal loud-mouthed blaring noisy audible volume |
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[ adjective ] tastelessly showy
Examples "a flash car" "a flashy ring" "garish colors" "a gaudy costume" "loud sport shirts" "a meretricious yet stylish book" "tawdry ornaments" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Actions speak louder . Related terms |
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 19077
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[ adjective ] (music) used chiefly as a direction or description in music
Synonyms Examples "the forte passages in the composition" Related terms |
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