Loudliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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loudliest

 

[ ˈlaʊdlɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of sound

The term 'loudliest' refers to the superlative form of 'loud', indicating the highest level of sound intensity or volume. It is used to describe something that produces the greatest amount of noise compared to other related things.

Synonyms

boisterous, noisiest, raucous

Examples of usage

  • The concert was the loudliest event I've ever attended.
  • She shouted loudliest of all during the argument.
  • The thunder was loudliest just before the storm hit.

Translations

Translations of the word "loudliest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais barulhento

🇮🇳 सबसे आवाज़दार

🇩🇪 am lautesten

🇮🇩 paling keras

🇺🇦 найгучніший

🇵🇱 najgłośniejszy

🇯🇵 最も大きな音の

🇫🇷 le plus bruyant

🇪🇸 el más ruidoso

🇹🇷 en gürültülü

🇰🇷 가장 시끄러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر ضجيجًا

🇨🇿 nejhlasitější

🇸🇰 najhlasnejší

🇨🇳 最吵的

🇸🇮 najglasnejši

🇮🇸 hávaðast

🇰🇿 ең дауысты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხმაურიანი

🇦🇿 ən səs-küylü

🇲🇽 el más ruidoso

Etymology

The word 'loud' originated from the Middle English 'loude', which was derived from the Old English 'hlūd', meaning 'having a great intensity of sound'. The use of superlatives, such as 'loudliest', follows traditional English grammatical rules, wherein '-est' is added to create a form that indicates the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective. Over time, the concept of loudness has become increasingly relevant, especially with the advent of modern technology that amplifies sound, such as speakers and sound systems. The cultural context has also shifted, as public events and music festivals often strive to reach the 'loudliest' levels to engage the audience.