"Loud" and "loudly": how to use them? [duplicate]
Which one should I use? Play music loud Play music loudly I think "play music loudly" is right but "play music loud" is used more. Please tell me your opinion and the reason why you choose it. …
Were clothes called "loud" because they actually made a noise?
Oct 4, 2020 · A loud shirt According to Etymology.com, the adjective loud with its meaning of flamboyant, bright colours can be traced back to the late nineteenth century. loud (adj.) …
What does the expression "for crying out loud" mean? [closed]
Because 'for crying out loud' is a substitute for something else, it is difficult to find its meaning. Whereas, if you said 'for Christ's sake', it would be clear that this was an appeal for divine …
less loud vs quiet - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Nov 5, 2019 · Can you say « Please be less loud! »? I know you could say be quiet, but if you want to convey the sense that the level of noise was above acceptable, would it be …
What is the term for saying something out loud that you wish for
Jun 3, 2023 · I remember there is a term/saying for accidentally speaking something out loud about what you secretly wish for. For example: you like someone, but you aren't awared of it, …
adjectives - "More loudly" vs "louder". Correct usage - English ...
What is the correct usage of the adjective "loud"? Please sing louder Please sing more loudly I came across this in one of the quizzes at office, and as per them, the correct answer was …
Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to …
Dec 25, 2020 · Is there a word that describes a loud exhale from the mouth to indicate tiredness? [closed] Ask Question Asked 4 years, 9 months ago Modified 4 years, 9 months ago
single word requests - Neither loud nor quiet volume level
Aug 13, 2017 · What's a word that can describe a level of volume that is neither loud nor quiet. Say for example you go into a classroom and people are talking. It's not so loud that people …
Is there a specific name for that singular exhalation laugh that ...
Oct 21, 2023 · A laugh, esp. a loud or hearty one; a burst of laughter. A colloquial synonym for laugh is " hoot ". The only definition given is " to laugh ". In my experience, however, hoot is …
Word for sound of a crowd talking all around you [closed]
Apr 27, 2017 · Well, personally, I like din since it's always appropriate if the noise of a crowd is unpleasantly loud enough to be noticed in the first place. As far as things people haven't …