pronounced

pro·nounced

adjective \-ˈnau̇n(t)st\

Definition of PRONOUNCED

: strongly marked : decided <a pronounced dislike>

— pro·nounced·ly \-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē, -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē\ adverb

Examples of PRONOUNCED

1. He walked with a pronounced limp.
2. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.

First Known Use of PRONOUNCED

circa 1741

Related to PRONOUNCED

Synonyms

arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, noticeable, remarkable, showy, splashy, striking

Antonyms

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

Related Words

detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible; outstanding, salient; distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy; highlighted, spotlighted; flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming; flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry; highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious; extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular; opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought; absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms

subtle; concealed, hidden, shrouded; dim, faint, obscure; insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant; modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious; conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated; muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy