| word | loud |
|---|---|
| definition | adjective If a noise is loud, the level of sound is very high and it can be easily heard . Someone or something that is loud produces a lot of noise. Suddenly there was a loud bang. His voice became harsh and loud. The band was starting to play a fast, loud number. ...amazingly loud discos. She wonders whether Paul's hearing is OK because he turns the television up very loud. His footsteps echoed loudly in the tiled hall. The students began to enter the classroom and Anna was startled at their loudness. If someone is loud in their support for or criticism of something, they express their opinion very often and in a very strong way . Mr Adams' speech yesterday was very loud in condemnation of the media. Mr Jones received loud support from his local community. Mac talked loudly in favour of the good works done by the Church. If you describe something, especially a piece of clothing, as loud, you dislike it because it has very bright colours or very large, bold patterns which look unpleasant . He liked to shock with his gold chains and loud clothes. I once paid £120 for an extremely loud shirt which I've yet to wear. |
| inflections | louderloudestloudlyloudnessloudly |
| cefr-level | A2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2
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