loudly
loudly Lexical Profile
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• adverb
In a manner that produces a great deal of noise or high volume, making it easy to hear.
"The audience cheered loudly when the orchestra finished the final movement of the symphony."
In a forceful, insistent, or vehement manner intended to attract public attention.
"Several committee members complained loudly about the sudden cuts to the research budget."
In an obtrusively bright, flashy, or gaudy style.
"The actor arrived at the premiere dressed loudly in a neon-patterned suit."
Word Nuance & Usage
While both 'loud' and 'loudly' can function as adverbs after verbs of sound (such as 'talk', 'sing', or 'laugh'), 'loudly' is preferred in formal writing and is required before a verb or participle.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'loudli', equivalent to 'loud' (from Old English 'hlūd', meaning noisy or resonant) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.