'Louder' definitions:

Definition of 'Louder'

From: GCIDE
  • Loud \Loud\ (loud), a. [Compar. Louder (loud"[~e]r); superl. Loudest.] [OE. loud, lud, AS. hl[=u]d; akin to OS. hl[=u]d, D. luid, OHG. l[=u]t, G. laut, L. -clutus, in inclutus, inclitus, celebrated, renowned, cluere to be called, Gr. klyto`s heard, loud, famous, kly`ein to hear, Skr. [,c]ru. [root]41. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • They were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. --Luke xxiii. 23. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Clamorous; boisterous. [1913 Webster]
  • She is loud and stubborn. --Prov. vii. 11. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Emphatic; impressive; urgent; as, a loud call for united effort. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]