01 a. Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.
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Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.“They were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified.” — Luke xxiii. 23.
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Clamorous; boisterous.“She is loud and stubborn.” — Prov. vii. 11.
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Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort.[Colloq.]
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Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors.[Slang]
Syn.
Noisy; boisterous; vociferous; clamorous; obstreperous; turbulent; blustering; vehement.