English Reference
Adjective

loudest

adj.
A2 Elementary US /ˈɫaʊdəst/ UK /lˈaʊdəst/ loud·est

adj.making the most noise or having the highest volume compared to everyone or everything else.

adj.the superlative form of 'loud', indicating the maximum intensity of sound or volume within a group.


SIMPLE

He is the loudest person in the room.

CONTEXTUAL

The loudest cheer of the night came when the home team finally scored in the last minute.

COMPLEX

In a crowded marketplace, the loudest vendors often attract the most immediate attention, though they do not necessarily offer the highest quality goods.

Usage

Superlative form; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall
the most loudestthe loudest

Learners often use 'most' with one-syllable superlatives that already end in '-est'.

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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