pronounced

pro·nounced

adj \-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

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