loud-voiced

Thân thiện

The loud-voiced teacher gives instructions to the class.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having an unusually loud voice: Describes a person or creature whose natural speaking voice is notably strong, powerful, or high in volume.

Usage

• The adjective loud-voiced is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like 'be') to describe the characteristic of possessing a loud voice.
• It is a compound adjective formed from 'loud' + 'voiced'. It typically describes a permanent or habitual trait, not a temporary state.

Examples

• The loud-voiced auctioneer could be heard clearly at the back of the hall.
• My grandfather was a loud-voiced man who never needed a microphone.
• She is so loud-voiced that she often doesn't realize she's shouting.

Advanced Usage

• "to be loud-voiced in one's criticism/support": To express an opinion very forcefully and publicly.
  • The senator was loud-voiced in his criticism of the new policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Loudmouthed (adj): Often used negatively to describe someone who is noisy, boastful, or tactless in speech.
  • The loudmouthed fan was ejected from the stadium.
• Stentorian (adj): (Formal) Describing a voice that is extremely loud and powerful.
  • The teacher's stentorian commands silenced the room.

Synonyms

• Booming: (of a sound or voice) loud, deep, and resonant.
• Thunderous: Extremely loud, like thunder.
• Vociferous: (Especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.

Antonyms

• Soft-spoken: Speaking or said with a gentle, quiet voice.
• Quiet-voiced: Having a quiet voice.
• Muted: (Of a sound or voice) quiet and soft.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having an unusually loud voice