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

If the leak becomes more pronounced, repair costs can vary significantly depending on which portion of the oil pan is involved. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

However, the effect generally becomes more pronounced at higher northern latitudes. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Though Nyota Uhura hasn’t experienced that much personal drama as some of the other characters, her growth hasn’t been any less pronounced. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Touring successfully is a goal for nearly every working artist, but the separation that goes with it makes that interplay between the people and the pocketbook even more pronounced. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 24 Sep. 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