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loud | showy | Synonyms |

Loud is a synonym of showy.


As a proper noun loud

is .

As an adjective showy is

(sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

loud

English

Alternative forms

* lowd (obsolete)

Adjective

(er)
  • (of a sound) Of great intensity.
  • *
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  • Noisy.
  • * Bible, Proverbs vii. 11
  • She is loud and stubborn.
  • Not subtle or reserved, brash.
  • Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
  • Synonyms

    * garish, gaudy

    Antonyms

    * (sound) quiet, soft * (person) quiet

    Derived terms

    * aloud * loudhailer * loudly * loudmouth * loudness * loudspeaker

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Loudly.
  • Anagrams

    * *

    showy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
  • Synonyms
    *

    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness