English noun: loudness | |||
1. | loudness (attribute) the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction) | ||
Samples | The kids played their music at full volume. | ||
Synonyms | intensity, volume | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound property | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | crescendo, forte, fortissimo | ||
Attribute | loud, soft | ||
Antonyms | softness | ||
2. | loudness (attribute) tasteless showiness | ||
Synonyms | brashness, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, meretriciousness, tawdriness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tastelessness | ||