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disapproval If you describe something, especially a piece of clothing, as loud, you dislike it because it has very bright colours or very large, bold patterns which look unpleasant. He liked to shock with his gold chains and loud clothes = garish

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Of a person, event, etc, non-subtle, irrevelant

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If you tell someone something loud and clear, you are very easily understood, either because your voice is very clear or because you express yourself very clearly. Lisa's voice comes through loud and clear The message is a powerful one, and I hope it will be heard loud and clear by the tobacco industry

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with relatively high volume; "the band played loudly"; "she spoke loudly and angrily"; "he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him"; "cried aloud for help"

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With loudness; loudly

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characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity; "a group of loud children"; "loud thunder"; "her voice was too loud"; "loud trombones"

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If a noise is loud, the level of sound is very high and it can be easily heard. Someone or something that is loud produces a lot of noise. Suddenly there was a loud bang His voice became harsh and loud The band was starting to play a fast, loud number. amazingly loud discos. quiet Loud is also an adverb. She wonders whether Paul's hearing is OK because he turns the television up very loud. + loudly loud·ly His footsteps echoed loudly in the tiled hall. + loudness loud·ness The students began to enter the classroom and Anna was startled at their loudness

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Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort

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for crying out loud: see cry

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in a loud manner, with a loud sound, loudly

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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

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If you say or read something out loud, you say it or read it so that it can be heard, rather than just thinking it. Even Ford, who seldom smiled, laughed out loud a few times He began to read out loud

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If someone is loud in their support for or criticism of something, they express their opinion very often and in a very strong way. Mr Adams' speech yesterday was very loud in condemnation of the media Mr Jones received loud support from his local community. + loudly loud·ly Mac talked loudly in favour of the good works done by the Church

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Both Tom and I shouted as loudly as we could. - Tom and I both shouted as loudly as we could.

Tom spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear. - Tom spoke loudly enough for everybody to hear.

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tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments"

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