loud

adjective

UK/laʊd/
US/laʊd/

Definitions of loud adjective

  1. A2

    producing a significant amount of sound

    • a loud explosion / a loud racket / a loud voice

    • They were playing very loud music.

    • The neighbors are making a loud noise.

adverb

UK/laʊd/
US/laʊd/

Definitions of loud adverb

  1. A2

    producing a significant amount of sound

    • a loud explosion / a loud racket / a loud voice

    • They were playing very loud music.

    • The neighbors are making a loud noise.

Idioms

  • loud and clear

    In a way that is very easy to understand; in a clear and unambiguous manner.

    His message came through the radio loud and clear; I could understand it perfectly.

  • out loud

    Said or read in a manner that is audible to others.

    She read the announcement out loud so that everyone could hear it.