loudly

/ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

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Definition

In a loud manner; at a high volume.

Etymology

From Middle English loudly, equivalent to loud + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "He spoke loudly so that his brother could hear him from across the street."
  • "And still when loudliest howls the storm, / And darkliest lowers his native sky, / The king's fierce soul is in that form, / The warrior's spirit threatens nigh!"
  • "Instead of that his hot hand suddenly seized mine and his dull-shining eyes swept my face for a moment, whilst he cried out, much loudlier and distinctlier than he had as yet spoken anything: “Edith! Ah, Edith, this is you at last. Where have you been keeping yourself?”"
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