Louder: meaning, definitions and examples

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louder

 

[ ˈlaʊdər ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

volume

To a greater extent or higher volume than before.

Synonyms

more audibly, more loudly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke louder so that everyone could hear him.
  • The music grew louder as the night went on.
  • The teacher asked the students to speak louder during the presentation.
Context #2 | Adjective

sound

Producing or capable of producing more volume or sound.

Synonyms

noisier, vociferous

Examples of usage

  • The louder music made it difficult to concentrate.
  • She was known for her louder voice in the choir.
  • He preferred louder cars with more horsepower.

Translations

Translations of the word "louder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alto

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा तेज़

🇩🇪 lauter

🇮🇩 lebih keras

🇺🇦 гучніше

🇵🇱 głośniej

🇯🇵 より大きな声で

🇫🇷 plus fort

🇪🇸 más alto

🇹🇷 daha yüksek sesle

🇰🇷 더 크게

🇸🇦 أعلى

🇨🇿 hlasněji

🇸🇰 hlasnejšie

🇨🇳 更大声

🇸🇮 glasneje

🇮🇸 hærra

🇰🇿 дауысырақ

🇬🇪 უფრო ხმამაღლა

🇦🇿 daha yüksək səslə

🇲🇽 más alto

Etymology

The word 'louder' originated from the Middle English word 'loude', which came from the Old English word 'hlud'. The evolution of the word over time reflects the importance of sound and volume in human communication and expression. From ancient times to modern days, the concept of being 'louder' has been associated with power, influence, and the ability to capture attention.

See also: loud, loudly, loudness, loudspeaker.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,187, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.