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loudly

UK/ˈlaʊdli/ US/ˈlaʊdli/ fairly common

adverb

1.

with relatively high volume

  • “the band played loudly”
  • “she spoke loudly and angrily”
  • “he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him”
  • “cried aloud for help”
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2.

in manner that attracts attention

  • “obstreperously, he demanded to get service”
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3.

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly

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Origin

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

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