Loudness Meaning

/ˈlaʊdnəs/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounStrength of sound: how loud it is.

nounStrength of sound: how loud it is., The perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure, measured in sones or phons.

Sentence Examples

We perceive the amplitude of a sound wave as loudness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:
volume intensity glitz
Antonyms:
softness
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the air horn startled everyone in the quiet library.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the explosion startled everyone in the neighborhood and set off several car alarms today.

Word Origin & History

From Middle English loudnesse, lowdenesse, from Old English hlūdnes, equivalent to loud + -ness.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the air horn startled everyone in the quiet library.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the explosion startled everyone in the neighborhood and set off several car alarms today.

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