transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlau̇d ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hlūd; akin to Old High German hlūt loud, Latin in clutus famous, Greek klytos, Sanskrit śṛṇoti he hears
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : marked by intensity or volume of sound
b. : producing a loud sound
2. : clamorous , noisy
3. : obtrusive or offensive in appearance or smell : obnoxious
• loud adverb
• loud·ly adverb
Synonyms:
loud , stentorian , earsplitting , raucous , strident mean marked by intensity or volume of sound. loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness
loud shouts of protest
stentorian implies great power and range
an actor with a stentorian voice
earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting
the earsplitting sound of a siren
raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness
the raucous shouts of drunken revelers
strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice
the strident voices of hecklers