loud
gb/lˈaʊd/ us/lˈaʊd/
A1
English
~ 6900
hangos, rikító, harsány, hangosan
A1
1
hangos
A1
Usage pattern:
[something] is loud
The music is so loud that I can feel the floor shaking.
Annyira hangos a zene, hogy érzem, ahogy remeg a padló.
Our neighbors get really loud late at night on weekends.
A szomszédaink hétvégenként késő este nagyon hangosak szoktak lenni.
Turn the TV down; it's much too loud for the baby.
The bar was so loud that we could hardly hear each other speak.
She let out a loud scream when she saw the spider.
Learner examples
This restaurant is very loud in the evening.
Ez az étterem esténként nagyon hangos.
The baby is sleeping, so please do not be loud.
A baba alszik, ezért kérlek, ne legyél hangos.
He has a loud voice, so everyone can hear him.
The radio is too loud; can you turn it down?
We could hear a loud bang outside the window.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *a strong sound* or *a big sound* instead of *a loud sound*. Use *loud* to describe sound that is high in volume. Also, *loud* describes the sound itself or the thing making the sound, not the person who hears it (say *The music is loud*, not *I am loud from the music*).
Meaning
having a high volume of sound
Collocations
loud music
|loud noise
|loud voice
|loud party
|too loud
|loud enough
Synonyms
noisy (Often suggests continuous or annoying sound, while 'loud' can be neutral.)
Antonyms
quiet (Describes sound that is soft or not strong, the opposite of loud.)
Themes
daily life
|music
|environment
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making a lot of noise; having very strong sound.
Producing a high level of sound that is easy to hear and may be unpleasant or too strong.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a loud [color / piece of clothing / design]
He walked into the office wearing a loud Hawaiian shirt.
Rikító hawaii ingben lépett be az irodába.
I like the cut of that dress, but the pattern is a bit too loud for me.
Tetszik annak a ruhának a szabása, de a mintája nekem egy kicsit túl rikító.
The room was decorated in loud colors that some guests found tiring.
She chose a loud tie so she would stand out at the party.
The designer is known for loud prints and bold combinations.
Learner examples
He is easy to see because his jacket is very loud.
Könnyű észrevenni, mert nagyon rikító a kabátja.
I do not like loud colors; I prefer black and gray.
Nem szeretem a harsány színeket; inkább a feketét és a szürkét szeretem.
That shirt is too loud for a job interview.
She bought a loud red dress for the festival.
This bag is a little loud, but it is fun.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical sound. When talking about clothes or colors, *loud* does not mean they make noise; it means they are very bright or strong and easily noticed. Do not say *noisy colors*; say *loud colors*.
Meaning
very bright or showy in appearance
Collocations
loud colors
|loud shirt
|loud tie
|loud outfit
|loud pattern
|too loud
Synonyms
flashy (Emphasizes trying to get attention and can sound more negative than 'loud'.)
Antonyms
subtle (Suggests quiet, gentle colors or designs that do not stand out.)
Themes
appearance
|fashion
|daily life
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very bright and strong in color, so that it easily gets attention and may look too much.
Describing colors, clothes, or designs that are very bright, bold, and attention‑getting, often seen as too much or lacking subtlety.
A2
INFORMAL
3
hangosan
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] speaks / talks / laughs loud
You need to speak loud so the people in the back can hear you.
Hangosan kell beszélned, hogy a hátul ülők is halljanak.
They were laughing so loud that the whole office turned to look.
Olyan hangosan nevettek, hogy az irodában mindenki odafordult.
The children sang loud during the school concert.
Please don’t talk so loud on the phone in the library.
He knocked loud on the door until someone answered.
Learner examples
She speaks very loud when she is excited.
Nagyon hangosan beszél, amikor izgatott.
Please read the sentence loud so everyone can hear.
Kérlek, olvasd fel hangosan a mondatot, hogy mindenki hallja.
He laughed loud at the funny movie.
Do I have to talk loud, or can you hear me?
The music plays too loud in this shop.
Common mistake:
Some learners use *loud* only as an adjective and forget it can also be an informal adverb, especially in everyday speech (*speak loud*). In more formal English, *loudly* is preferred as the adverb. Do not say *speak in loud*; say *speak loud* or *speak loudly*.
Meaning
at a high volume
Collocations
speak loud
|talk loud
|laugh loud
|sing loud
|shout loud
|loud enough
Synonyms
loudly (Standard adverb form; more common in writing and formal speech than 'loud'.)
Antonyms
softly (Means in a quiet or gentle voice, the opposite of speaking loud.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Using a lot of sound; in a very strong voice or noise.
In a way that produces a high level of sound; at a high volume.
Grammar
Dictionary form
loud
IPA
GB/lˈaʊd/
US/lˈaʊd/
Syllables & stress
loud (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (loud)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: loud
- Comparative: louder
- Superlative: loudest
Word family
Forms
louder
adjective
loudest
adjective
Core family
loudly
adverb A2
loudness
noun
Related words
aloud
adverb A2
loudspeaker
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
quiet
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
loudmouth
noun
Expressions
for crying out loud
1/fɚ kɹˈaɪɪŋ ˈaʊt lˈaʊd/
idiom
informal
exclamation of annoyance or surprise
Used to show you are angry, annoyed, or very surprised.
Examples
- For crying out loud, will you just make a decision?
- Oh, for crying out loud, I forgot my keys again.
- For crying out loud, stop arguing and listen.
in a loud voice
1/ˈɪn ə lˈaʊd vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
speaking with a loud voice
Speaking with a strong, high-volume voice.
Examples
- He spoke in a loud voice so everyone could hear.
- Do not talk in a loud voice in the library.
- The teacher read the story in a loud voice to the children.
laugh out loud
1/lˈæf ˈaʊt lˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
laugh so it can be heard
To laugh with sound, not just smile.
Examples
- The joke made everyone laugh out loud.
- I didn’t just smile; I actually laughed out loud.
- The movie was so funny that the audience laughed out loud many times.
loud and clear
1/lˈaʊd ˈænd klˈɪɹ/
idiom
easily heard and understood
Heard very well and also understood completely.
Examples
- “Can you hear me?” “Yes, loud and clear.”
- The voters sent a loud and clear message in the election.
- Your point came across loud and clear in the meeting.
out loud
1/ˈaʊt lˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
spoken so others can hear
To say or read words so they can be heard, not just in your head.
Examples
- Please read the instructions out loud to the class.
- I thought the answer, but I didn’t say it out loud.
- She laughed out loud when she saw the video.
loud and proud
1/lˈaʊd ˈænd pɹˈaʊd/
idiom
informal
openly and confidently proud
Very open and strong in showing pride, not trying to hide it.
Examples
- She wears her team’s colors loud and proud.
- They live loud and proud as who they are.
- He posted the news loud and proud on social media.
loud and proud
2/lˈaʊd ˈænd pɹˈaʊd/
idiom
informal
Confidently expressive and unapologetic
To show confidence and happiness openly, often in a big or noisy way.
Examples
- The team walked onto the field, loud and proud.
- She wore her homemade dress loud and proud.