The difference between Gaudy and Loud

When used as nouns, gaudy means one of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited, whereas loud means high-quality marijuana.

When used as adjectives, gaudy means very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner, whereas loud means of great intensity.


Loud is also adverb with the meaning: loudly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gaudy and Loud

  1. Gaudy as an adjective:

    very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner

  2. Gaudy as an adjective (obsolete):

    gay; merry; festive

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Tennyson"

  1. Gaudy as a noun:

    One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Gower"

  1. Gaudy as a noun:

    A reunion held by one of the colleges of the University of Oxford for alumni, normally held during the summer vacations.

  1. Loud as an adjective (of a sound):

    Of great intensity.

    Examples:

    "Turn that music down; it's too loud.'"

  2. Loud as an adjective (of a person, thing, event, etc.):

    Noisy.

    Examples:

    "a loud party that went on all night"

  3. Loud as an adjective (of a person, event, etc.):

    Not subtle or reserved, brash.

  4. Loud as an adjective (of clothing, decorations, etc.):

    Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.

    Examples:

    "a loud style of dress; loud colors'"

  5. Loud as an adjective (of marijuana, slang):

    High-quality; premium; having a strong or pungent odour indicating good quality

  1. Loud as a noun (slang):

    High-quality marijuana

  1. Loud as an adverb:

    Loudly.