loudly

/ˈlaʊdli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: loudlier · loudliest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

Adverb

Examples

He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

In a loud manner; gaudily, showily.

Adverb

Examples

to dress loudly

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “loudly” mean?

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

Is “loudly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.