adv with loudness; loudly.
2. loud ·superl clamorous; boisterous.
3. loud ·superl emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort.
4. loud ·superl ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors.
5. loud ·superl having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.