Synonyms for

Aloud

Verb / ʌˈlaʊd / Another word for aloud — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a voice that can be heard; audibly

Synonyms & similar words

softly loud outloud loudly audibly vocally sonorously resoundingly clearly distinctly loudly firmly forcefully emphatically expressively eloquently communicatively articulately fluently volubly vividly animatedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

vocally audibly out loud

Informal

out loud loud and clear

Literary

vociferously resoundingly

Antonyms

silently quietly inwardly privately unvoiced unspoken

Common collocations

  • read aloud
  • speak aloud
  • say aloud
  • shout aloud
  • think aloud
  • sing aloud
  • cry aloud

Word family

adverb aloud

Usage note

Aloud is an adverb meaning audibly. It is often used in contrast to silently or in one's head.

Example sentences

  1. She spoke aloud to make sure everyone in the room could hear her.
  2. He read the poem aloud with great expression.
  3. The teacher asked the students to read their essays aloud.
  4. She screamed aloud in excitement when she won the game.
  5. The singer sang the song aloud with great passion.

Quotes

  • The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them. You must take care of yourself first, but with a balanced approach, not at the expense of others. - Bertrand Russell
  • Speak only if it improves upon the silence. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • We should not speak aloud so as to change the world, but whisper so that the world will not change us. - Richard Paul Evans

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