noun
- the quality or state of being loud; the intensity of sound
- the quality of being too bright, flashy, or garish in appearance
Examples
- The loudness of the music made it hard to have a conversation.
- She adjusted the volume control to reduce the loudness.
- The loudness of his shirt made him stand out in the crowd.
- The teacher asked the students to lower the loudness of their voices.
- The loudness of the colors in the painting was overwhelming.
- Sound engineers measure loudness in decibels.