pronounced

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adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: strongly marked : decided

a pronounced dislike

pronouncedly

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē  -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē 

adverb

pronounced

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past tense and past participle of pronounce

Synonyms of pronounced

Adjective

• noticeable
• prominent
• commanding
• dramatic
• marked
• remarkable

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

Adjective

He walked with a pronounced limp.

The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For prompts with large amounts of information, such as documents, the cost advantage is more pronounced. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026

Tech volatility was even more pronounced as the Nasdaq 100 posted its worst day since March 2020. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Sue’s situation is unique, since most Alzheimer’s cases are detected late in life when symptoms are more pronounced. — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Yet the problem is even more pronounced for women, who are often expected to make do with workwear designed for men. — Allison Anderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1728, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pronounced

• unannounced
• announced
• denounced
• renounced
• bounced
• flounced
• pounced

Kids Definition

pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: very noticeable

walk with a pronounced limp

pronouncedly

-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē

adverb