 loudly |
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| 1. | [ adverb ] with relatively high volume | |
| Synonyms: | aloud loud | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | softly loud loud | |
| 2. | [ adverb ] in manner that attracts attention | |
| Synonyms: | clamorously obstreperously | |
| Examples: | "obstreperously, he demanded to get service" |
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| Related terms: | blatant obstreperous blatant obstreperous | |
| 3. | [ adverb ] (music) used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly | |
| Synonyms: | forte | |
| Related terms: | piano forte forte | |
| Similar spelling: |
loathly |
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