pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: strongly marked : decided

a pronounced dislike

pronouncedly

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

adverb

Synonyms of pronounced

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

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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Word History

First Known Use

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