HyperDic: loudness

English > 2 senses of the word loudness:
NOUNattributeloudness, volume, intensitythe magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
attributeloudness, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, brashness, meretriciousness, tawdriness, glitztasteless showiness
English > loudness: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction).
Synonymsvolume, intensity
AttributesloudCharacterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
soft(of sound) relatively low in volume
Narrowercrescendo(music) a gradual increase / increase / increase / increase in loudness
Broadersound propertyAn attribute of sound
OppositesoftnessA sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
Spanishfuerza, intensidad, volumen
Catalanforça, intensitat, volum
Adjectivesloudcharacterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
loudused chiefly as a direction or description in music
English > loudness: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningtasteless showiness.
Synonymsflashiness, garishness, gaudiness, brashness, meretriciousness, tawdriness, glitz
Broadertastelessnessinelegance indicated by a lack of good taste
Spanishastracanada, chabacanería, charrada, garrulería, horterada, mal gusto, ordinariez, recargamiento, zafiedad
Catalanbarroquisme, enfarfec
Adjectivesloudtastelessly showy

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