Loudness

Pronunciation: /laʊdnəs/

Definitions of loudness

noun the quality or state of being loud; the intensity or volume of a sound

Example Sentences

A1 The loudness of the music at the party hurt my ears.

A2 She adjusted the loudness of the TV so it wouldn't disturb the neighbors.

B1 The loudness of the announcement made it difficult to hear the instructions.

B2 The loudness of the fireworks display was so intense that it could be heard from miles away.

C1 The loudness of the crowd at the stadium was deafening as the home team scored a goal.

C2 The loudness of the thunderstorm was so overwhelming that it shook the entire house.

Examples of loudness in a Sentence

formal The loudness of the music at the concert was overwhelming.

informal I had to cover my ears because of the loudness of the fireworks.

slang The loudness of his snoring kept me up all night.

figurative The loudness of her personality filled the room with energy.

Grammatical Forms of loudness

• past tense: loudened
• plural: loudnesses
• comparative: louder
• superlative: loudest
• present tense: loudens
• future tense: will louden
• perfect tense: have loudened
• continuous tense: is loudening
• singular: loudness
• positive degree: loud
• infinitive: to louden
• gerund: loudening
• participle: loudening

Origin and Evolution of loudness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'loudness' originated from the Middle English word 'loudnesse' which was derived from the Old English word 'hludnes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'loudness' has retained its core meaning of being characterized by a strong, clear, or powerful sound. However, its usage has expanded to encompass not just sound volume but also the intensity or forcefulness of various sensations or experiences.