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  1. "Loud" and "loudly": how to use them? [duplicate]

    Which one should I use? Play music loud Play music loudly I think "play music loudly" is right but "play music loud" is used more. Please tell me your opinion and the reason why you choose it. Th...

  2. Were clothes called "loud" because they actually made a noise?

    Oct 4, 2020 · A loud shirt According to Etymology.com, the adjective loud with its meaning of flamboyant, bright colours can be traced back to the late nineteenth century. loud (adj.) Application to …

  3. What is the term for saying something out loud that you wish for

    Jun 3, 2023 · I remember there is a term/saying for accidentally speaking something out loud about what you secretly wish for. For example: you like someone, but you aren't awared of it, but then …

  4. Is there a specific name for that singular exhalation laugh that ...

    Oct 21, 2023 · A laugh, esp. a loud or hearty one; a burst of laughter. A colloquial synonym for laugh is " hoot ". The only definition given is " to laugh ". In my experience, however, hoot is used to describe …

  5. Should I use “speaker” or “loud speaker” to refer to the signal → ...

    Aug 17, 2010 · I am a native german speaker, so I have absolutely no good intuitions when it comes to choosing the right alternative out of a candidate set. Today, one problem was: How should I call the …

  6. adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...

    Jul 28, 2014 · What is the correct usage of the adjective "loud"? Please sing louder Please sing more loudly I came across this in one of the quizzes at office, and as per them, the correct answer was …

  7. What does the expression "for crying out loud" mean? [closed]

    Because 'for crying out loud' is a substitute for something else, it is difficult to find its meaning. Whereas, if you said 'for Christ's sake', it would be clear that this was an appeal for divine intervention. What …

  8. What kind of character does a person who makes loud exclamations …

    Jan 26, 2015 · The adjective boisterous might well answer. OED offers “Abounding in rough but good-natured activity bordering upon excess, such as proceeds from unchecked exuberance of spirits”; …

  9. Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to indicate ...

    Dec 25, 2020 · Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to indicate tiredness? [closed] Ask Question Asked 4 years, 11 months ago Modified 4 years, 11 months ago

  10. synonyms - Words for different levels of crying - English Language ...

    Apr 13, 2017 · Blubbering: Unattractive, loud crying. Characterized by mutters, truncated, erratic breathing, clinched facial expressions and hunched posture. Scream-Crying: Violent crying …