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.

Recent Examples on the Web

And for a new employee, the reasons are even more pronounced. — Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 25 June 2026

The bill's passage was even more striking in an election year, when divisions are generally more pronounced. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2026

The evolution of unmanned warfare has become so pronounced that Ukrainian forces recently conducted what has been described as one of the first unmanned assaults on a Russian position. — Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026

As digital assets continue to evolve, the distinction between experimentation and infrastructure will likely become more pronounced. — Hector Torres, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

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