Loudly vs. Loud

Loudly vs. Loud — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Loudly and Loud

Loudlyadverb

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street.

Loudadjective

(of a sound) Of great intensity.

Turn that music down; it's too loud.

Loudlyadverb

with relatively high volume;

the band played loudlyshe spoke loudly and angrilyhe spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear himcried aloud for help

Loudadjective

(of a person, thing, event, etc.) Noisy.

a loud party that went on all night

Loudlyadverb

in manner that attracts attention;

obstreperously, he demanded to get service

Loudadjective

(of a person, event, etc.) Not subtle or reserved, brash.

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Loudlyadverb

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly

Loudadjective

(of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.

a loud style of dress;loud colors

Loudadjective

High-quality; premium; (by extension) having a strong or pungent odour indicating good quality

Loudnoun

(slang) High-quality marijuana

Loudadverb

Loudly.

Loudadjective

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity;

a group of loud childrenloud thunderher voice was too loudloud trombones
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Loudadjective

tastelessly showy;

a flash cara flashy ringgarish colorsa gaudy costumeloud sport shirtsa meretricious yet stylish booktawdry ornaments

Loudadjective

used chiefly as a direction or description in music;

the forte passages in the composition

Loudadverb

with relatively high volume;

the band played loudlyshe spoke loudly and angrilyhe spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear himcried aloud for help