louder

IPA/lˈaʊdə/
KK[lˈaʊdɚ]IPA/lˈaʊdər/

louder — adjective

1. producing a higher volume of sound than something else, or making more noise tha

1.形容詞A1
釋義

producing a higher volume of sound than something else, or making more noise than is usual

例句

The children's voices grew louder as they ran across the school playground.

Mei-Lin's alarm clock was much louder than her roommate's, so she changed it.

comparative with 'much' and 'than'

同義詞
  • noisier

    more direct synonym for unpleasant or unwanted sound; 'louder' is more neutral about volume level

  • more deafening

    stronger and more emphatic; suggests the sound is almost painfully loud

  • more thunderous

    suggests a deep, rumbling quality rather than general volume

反義詞
  • quieter

    direct opposite; producing less sound

  • softer

    suggests a gentler or lower volume

用法筆記

In informal English, 'louder' is often used as a comparative adverb with verbs like 'speak', 'shout', and 'play'. Formal writing prefers 'more loudly' for adverbial use.

常見錯誤

❌The music was more loud than before.
✅The music was louder than before.
💡For short common adjectives like 'loud', use the -er comparative form instead of 'more + adjective'.

2. having colours or patterns that are too bright and strong to look pleasant; or d

2.形容詞B2
釋義

having colours or patterns that are too bright and strong to look pleasant; or describing a person who behaves in an overly noticeable and forceful way that attracts too much attention

例句

Chen Wei's bright yellow jacket was louder than anything else in the room.

comparative for bright clothing colour

Fatima thought the striped curtains looked even louder against the small bedroom walls.

同義詞
  • gaudier

    more negative; suggests cheapness or bad taste rather than just being bright

  • more garish

    strongly negative; describes something unpleasantly bright in a way that clashes

  • flashier

    describes something showy and intended to attract attention, not always negative

反義詞
  • more subdued

    calmer and less intense in colour or behaviour

  • plainer

    simpler, without strong patterns or bright colours

用法筆記

Used for clothes, colours, patterns, interior design, and occasionally smell. When describing a person, it refers to their behaviour and manner of speaking rather than the volume of their voice.

常見錯誤

❌The painting was louder than the photograph.
✅The colours in the painting were louder than those in the photograph.
💡When using 'louder' for visual meaning, it typically describes colours, patterns, or clothes, not whole objects.