pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

He walked with a pronounced limp. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
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Their role is especially crucial in neighborhoods where barriers to health care and social services are more pronounced. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 The Hot Chick silhouette is defined by a pronounced arch, deep décolleté and scalloped edges that trace the sides of the foot. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025 Majumdar’s psychological precision is what makes the novel’s geopolitical weaknesses feel so pronounced. Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025 The dominance at a team level is even more pronounced with advanced statistics. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pronounced was in 1728

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“Pronounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronounced. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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pronounced

adjective
pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: very noticeable
walk with a pronounced limp
pronouncedly
-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē
adverb

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