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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Designer Brittny Button says this color family is back, but with more pronounced red undertones, as seen in maroon and burgundy. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 After all, in the last two years, the intersection of beauty, health, and wellness has never been more pronounced. Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025 The home-run issues were all the more pronounced down the stretch. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 Fall typically becomes more pronounced in October across Michigan as cooler temperatures and bright fall foliage set in, and Halloween decorations fill in front yards in preparation for trick-or-treaters. Julia Gomez, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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