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Exploring the shades of sound: "noisily" vs. "loudly"

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Lloyd Cooper 19/11/2024, 03:01

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Noisily and loudly. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "noisily" and "loudly" are adverbs describing sound volume or manner, typically indicating a loud or disturbing noise.

What is different?

While "loudly" refers specifically to the high volume or intensity of sound, "noisily" emphasizes the disruptive or chaotic nature of the sound.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for noisily) and loudly

Examples of usage

Noisily

The children played noisily in the yard, waking up the entire neighborhood.
He slurped his soup noisily, drawing annoyed glances from other diners.

Loudly

The music played loudly, and everyone could hear it from a block away.
She knocked loudly on the door, trying to get someone's attention.

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