Louder: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this when you want something to make more noise or be heard better.

• Can you speak louder so everyone can hear you?
• The music is getting louder and it's hard to concentrate.

Used when comparing the volume of a sound or voice to something else. Suitable for everyday conversations.

• Can you turn the music louder? I can’t hear it from here.
• The thunder became louder as the storm approached.

Describes an environment or situation with more disruptive or unpleasant sounds. Often used in contexts where the noise is unwelcome.

• The children’s party next door made the block noisier than usual.
• The city streets are noisier during rush hour.

Used to describe someone who is speaking loudly and with great passion, often in a way that demands attention. Commonly used in more formal or literary contexts.

• The vociferous protests could be heard from blocks away.
• She was a vociferous critic of the government's policies.