Synonyms: loud Definition: characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity Usage: a group of loud children; loud thunder; her voice was too loud; loud trombones

Similar words: big Definition: loud and firm Usage: a big voice; big bold piano sounds

Similar words: blaring, blasting Definition: unpleasantly loud and penetrating Usage: the blaring noise of trumpets; shut our ears against the blasting music from his car radio

Similar words: clarion Definition: loud and clear Usage: a clarion call

Similar words: thunderous, thundery, earsplitting, deafening Definition: loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss

Similar words: earthshaking Definition: loud enough to shake the very earth

Similar words: harsh-voiced Definition: having an unusually harsh sound

Similar words: loud-mouthed Definition: given to loud offensive talk

Similar words: loud-voiced Definition: having an unusually loud voice

Similar words: shattering Definition: seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering Usage: shattering rain striking the windowpanes; the shattering tones of the enormous carillon; the shattering peal of artillery

Similar words: shouted, yelled Definition: in a vehement outcry Usage: his shouted words of encouragement could be heard over the crowd noises

Similar words: trumpet-like Definition: resembling the sound of a trumpet

Similar words: vocal Definition: full of the sound of voices Usage: a playground vocal with the shouts and laughter of children

Synonyms: forte, loud Definition: used chiefly as a direction or description in music Usage: the forte passages in the composition

Similar words: fortemente Definition: chiefly a direction or description in music; loud and strong

Similar words: fortissimo Definition: chiefly a direction or description in music