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LOUDLY
loudly, loud, aloud
(adverb) with relatively high volume; “the band played loudly”; “she spoke loudly and angrily”; “he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him”; “cried aloud for help”
forte, loudly
(adverb) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
obstreperously, loudly, clamorously
(adverb) in manner that attracts attention; “obstreperously, he demanded to get service”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
loudly (comparative loudlier or more loudly, superlative loudliest or most loudly)
In a loud manner; at a high volume.
Synonym: loud
Antonym: quietly
Source: Wiktionary
Loud"ly, adv.
Definition: In a loud manner. Denham.
LOUD
Loud, a. [Compar. Louder; superl. Loudest.] Etym: [OE. loud, lud, AS. hl; akin to OS. hl, D. luid, OHG. l, G. laut, L. -clutus, in inclutus, inclitus, celebrated, renowned, cluere to be called, Gr. . Client, Listen, Slave a serf.]
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]
Syn.
– Noisy; boisterous; vociferous; clamorous; obstreperous; turbulent; blustering; vehement.
Loud, adv. Etym: [AS. hlude.]
Definition: With loudness; loudly. To speak loud in public assemblies. Addison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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THOUGHTLESS
(adjective) without care or thought for others; “the thoughtless saying of a great princess on being informed that the people had no bread; ‘Let them eat cake’”
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