Loud

Pronunciation: /laʊd/

Definitions of loud

adjective describes a sound that is strong and intense in volume

Example Sentences

A1 The music at the party was too loud for my ears.

A2 She spoke in a loud voice so everyone could hear her.

B1 The loud noise coming from the construction site was disturbing the neighbors.

B2 The loud cheers of the crowd could be heard from miles away.

C1 The loud roar of the lion echoed through the jungle.

C2 The loud thunderstorm kept us awake all night with its powerful crashes.

Examples of loud in a Sentence

formal The loud noise coming from the construction site is disrupting the neighboring businesses.

informal I can't hear you over the loud music playing in the background.

slang The party next door is so loud, it's lit!

figurative Her bold fashion choices speak louder than words, making a loud statement in the fashion industry.

Grammatical Forms of loud

• past tense: louded
• plural: louds
• comparative: louder
• superlative: loudest
• present tense: loud
• future tense: will be loud
• perfect tense: have louded
• continuous tense: is being loud
• singular: loud
• positive degree: loud
• infinitive: to loud
• gerund: louding
• participle: louded

Origin and Evolution of loud

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loud' originated from the Old English word 'hlud' which meant noisy or making a lot of sound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loud' has retained its meaning of being characterized by a high volume or intensity of sound. It has also expanded to describe something that is bold, attention-grabbing, or conspicuous in a figurative sense.