US /ˈlaʊdli/
adv Freq #5134

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that makes a lot of noise; at a high volume.

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

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that draws attention to itself.

    She loudly complained about the poor service in front of the other guests.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that makes a lot... aloudloud
2 adv · in a way that draws... clamorously

Etymology

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

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