loudly

A2
US /ˈlaʊdli/
adv Freq #5134

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    with relatively high volume

    the band played loudly

  2. 2
    adv

    used as a direction in music

    to be played relatively loudly

  3. 3
    adv

    In a loud manner; at a high volume.

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

  4. 4
    adv

    In a loud manner; gaudily, showily.

    to dress loudly

  5. 5
    adv

    in manner that attracts attention

Etymology

From Middle English loudly, equivalent to loud + -ly.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · with relatively high volume aloud
2 adv · used as a direction in music fortepianosoftly
3 adv · in a loud manner; at a high... loud
5 adv · in manner that attracts... clamorouslyobstreperously

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