loudness
[ loud-nis ]
/ ˈlaʊd nɪs /
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noun
exceptional volume or intensity of sound; the fact or quality of being strongly audible: From the hallway they could hear his voice enter the conversation, with an abrupt loudness that made them exchange glances.
the fact or characteristic of making, emitting, or uttering a strongly audible sound: Pressing a harpsichord key harder or softer had no effect on the instrument's loudness.
clamorous, vociferous, or blatant character; noisiness: This student movement against school uniforms has taken on a tendency toward obnoxious loudness.
emphatic or insistent quality: The loudness of protests by some members of the G7 resulted in the clause being dropped from the convention.
garish, conspicuous, or ostentatious quality, as of colors, dress, or the person wearing them: A certain loudness in the colors and cut of his clothing was tempered by natural taste.
obtrusive or vulgar character, as of a person or their behavior: Their flushed faces and general loudness of manner were proof that they had been drinking.
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OTHER WORDS FROM loudness
o·ver·loud·ness, nounWords nearby loudness
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