Cool MateLoudly
UK /["/ˈlaʊdli/"]/US /["/ˈlaʊdli/"]/
Definition
in a way that makes a lot of noise
In simple words: Making a lot of noise
Examples
- She screamed as loudly as she could.
- About two hours into the flight, he began complaining loudly that his seat was too small.
- She was loudly proclaiming her innocence.
Usage notes
Use 'loudly' when describing how something is said or done with a strong volume. Avoid in formal writing where quieter phrasing might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
loudly + verb
Memory hint
Remember: 'Loudly' sounds like 'loudly!' - like shouting in excitement!
Collocations
- speak loudly
- shout loudly
- laugh loudly
- play music loudly
- cry loudly
Synonyms
- boisterously
- noisily
- vociferously
- clamorously
- raucously
Antonyms
- quietly
- silently
- softly
Common mistakes
- Using 'loudly' instead of 'loud' as an adjective.
- Confusing 'loudly' with 'noisily' — not all loud sounds are necessarily noisy.
- Placing 'loudly' incorrectly in the sentence structure, leading to awkward phrasing.