loudness

• Substantivo que designa a magnitude ou intensidade do som; em sentido figurado, pode indicar ostentação exagerada, vulgaridade ou falta de sutileza.

A noun referring to the magnitude or intensity of sound, or figuratively to tasteless showiness or gaudiness.

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1. Magnitude of soundB1formal

   The perceived intensity or volume of a sound, often measured in decibels.

   Intensidade sonora

   • The loudness of the music made it hard to concentrate.
   • He adjusted the volume to control the loudness of the alarm.
   • The loudness of the explosion was heard miles away.

   Sinônimosintensitynoisinessvolume

   Antônimosfaintnessquietnesssoftness

2. Tasteless showinessC1informal

   A quality of being overly flashy, gaudy, or attention-seeking in a vulgar way.

   Vulgaridade espalhafatosa

   • The loudness of his outfit drew everyone's attention at the party.
   • Her loudness in conversation often annoyed her colleagues.
   • The decor's loudness clashed with the elegant setting.

   Sinônimosbrashnessflashinessgarishnessgaudinessostentationshowinesstawdriness

   Antônimosrestraintsubtletytastefulnessunderstatement