\Loud\, a. [Compar. {Louder}; superl. {Loudest}.] [OE.
loud, lud, AS. hl?d; akin to OS. hl?d, D. luid, OHG. l?t, G.
laut, L. -clutus, in inclutus, inclitus, celebrated,
renowned, cluere to be called, Gr. ? heard, loud, famous, ?
to hear, Skr. ?ru. ?. Cf. {Client}, {Listen}, {Slave} a
serf.]
1. Having, making, or being a strong or great sound; noisy;
   striking the ear with great force; as, a loud cry; loud
   thunder.
         They were instant with loud voices, requiring that
         he might be crucified.                --Luke xxiii.
                                               23.
2. Clamorous; boisterous.
         She is loud and stubborn.             --Prov. vii.
                                               11.
3. Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united
   effort. [Colloq.]
4. Ostentatious; likely to attract attention; gaudy; as, a
   loud style of dress; loud colors. [Slang]
Syn: Noisy; boisterous; vociferous; clamorous; obstreperous;
     turbulent; blustering; vehement.

\Loud\, adv. [AS. hl[=u]de.]
With loudness; loudly.
      To speak loud in public assemblies.      --Addison.