1. (superl.) Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud thunder.

2. (superl.) Clamorous; boisterous.

3. (superl.) Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort.

4. (superl.) Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a loud style of dress; loud colors.

5. (adv.) With loudness; loudly.

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