Loud /(loud)/

Loud

a.
  1. 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.
  2. Clamorous; boisterous.
    She is loud and stubborn.
    — Prov. vii. 11.
  3. Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort. [Colloq.]
  4. Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors. [Slang]

Loud

adv.
  1. With loudness; loudly.
    To speak loud in public assemblies.