Definitions
- Describing a sound that is high in volume. - Referring to a voice or speech that is audible and clear. - Talking about music or other audio that is played at a high volume.
- Describing a sound that is harsh, rough, and unpleasant. - Referring to a voice or speech that is hoarse, grating, or loud in an unpleasant way. - Talking about a noisy and disorderly environment or gathering.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds that are high in volume.
- 2Both can be used to describe voices or speech.
- 3Both can be used to describe music or other audio.
- 4Both can be used to describe noisy environments or gatherings.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Loud has a neutral or positive connotation, while raucous has a negative connotation.
- 2Quality: Loud describes a sound that is high in volume, while raucous describes a sound that is harsh, rough, and unpleasant.
- 3Intensity: Raucous is more intense than loud and implies a sense of disorder or chaos.
- 4Usage: Loud is a more common word that can be used in a variety of contexts, while raucous is less common and more specific in its usage.
- 5Emphasis: Loud emphasizes the volume of the sound, while raucous emphasizes the unpleasantness or harshness of the sound.
Remember this!
Loud and raucous are both words used to describe sounds that are high in volume. However, loud has a neutral or positive connotation and describes a sound that is audible and clear, while raucous has a negative connotation and describes a sound that is harsh, rough, and unpleasant. Raucous is also more intense than loud and implies a sense of disorder or chaos.
