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. 2Chron. 30.3. Clamorous; noisy.She is loud and stubborn. Prov. 7.4. Emphatical; impressive; as a loud call to avoid danger.