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Loudest: meaning, definitions and examples

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loudest

 

[ ˈlaʊdəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sound intensity

The term 'loudest' refers to the highest intensity of sound that can be perceived. It is a superlative form of the adjective 'loud', indicating the peak of volume compared to others. Loudness can be measured in decibels, with louder sounds having higher decibel levels.

Synonyms

boisterous, noisiest, soundest

Examples of usage

  • The concert was the loudest event I've ever attended.
  • She has the loudest voice in the classroom.
  • The firework display was the loudest I've experienced.
  • He plays the loudest guitar solos at the band practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "loudest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alto

🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़

🇩🇪 lauteste

🇮🇩 terkeras

🇺🇦 найгучніший

🇵🇱 najgłośniejszy

🇯🇵 最も大きな音の

🇫🇷 le plus fort

🇪🇸 el más ruidoso

🇹🇷 en gürültülü

🇰🇷 가장 시끄러운

🇸🇦 الأعلى صوتًا

🇨🇿 nejhlasitější

🇸🇰 najhlasnejší

🇨🇳 最响的

🇸🇮 najglasnejši

🇮🇸 háværast

🇰🇿 ең дауысты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხმამაღალი

🇦🇿 ən səsli

🇲🇽 el más ruidoso

Etymology

The word 'loud' originates from the Old English term 'hlud', which means 'having a strong sound'. This term is related to other Germanic languages; for example, in Old High German, it is 'luot' and in Old Norse, 'hljóðr'. The superlative form 'loudest' follows standard English formations where adjectives can take -est to indicate the highest degree or extent of the quality they describe. The evolution of the word reflects an increasing need to describe sound's intensity in everyday life and in various cultural expressions, including music and speech.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,887, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.