Definition

Describing a sound that is excessively loud or noisy.

Example

The music was so overloud that I couldn't hear my friend speaking.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear that band playing last night?

Yeah, their music was a bit too overloud for my taste.

I thought so too! It made it hard to chat with everyone.

Exactly, I prefer when the music is more background.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overloud → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "loud" (from Old English "hlud", meaning having a strong sound). The word "overloud" means excessively loud or too much sound.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'loud' — that's why overloud means too much noise.

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