LOUD, a. [L. laudo, to praise, and with a prefix, plaudo. Heb.]
1. Having a great sound; high sounding; noisy; striking the ear with great force; as a loud voice; a loud cry; loud thunder.
2. Uttering or making a great noise; as loud instruments. 2 Chr 30.
3. Clamorous; noisy.
She is loud and stubborn. Prov 7.
4. Emphatical; impressive; as a loud call to avoid danger.
