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

The gap in temperature can feel even more pronounced depending on whether the playing surface is grass or artificial turf. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Coffee consumption was associated with lower femoral neck BMD among women with higher alcohol intake, while the positive association between tea and bone density was more pronounced among women with obesity. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around, lengthening the leg. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

His outreach to Jewish voters will soon become even more pronounced. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 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