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loudly

/ˈlaʊdli/ adverb

In Latin: sonōrē Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about loudly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. With relatively high volume.
    the band played loudly
  2. In manner that attracts attention.
    obstreperously, he demanded to get service
  3. Used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly.

Origin

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

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