Simple meaning
What does Loud mean?
Loud means making a big or strong sound.
Dictionary definition
Making a strong sound that is easy to hear.
Example sentences
Loud in a sentence
easy
The loud drum echoed in the gym.
medium
Please use a loud voice so the back row can hear.
hard
The alarm was loud enough to wake the whole house.
Synonyms
Words like Loud
noisyUse when there is a lot of sound.
boomingUse for a deep, powerful sound.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Loud word family
Base word
loud
adjective
louder
More loud.
adjective
loudest
Most loud.
adverb
loudly
In a loud way.
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Quick practice
Try Loud
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of loud?
Quiet is the opposite of loud because it means little or no sound.
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