pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
Synonyms of pronouncednext
: 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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The real estate industry tells a similar, if less pronounced, story. Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 That misalignment can become more pronounced when corporate policies, reputational concerns, or global customer pressures conflict with government objectives, a dynamic now visible in the Anthropic dispute. Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026 The new style is part of the Gucci Primavera collection, and the Donna features a striking, pronounced outline and clean lines all around. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 While Western-style utility knives can make similar cuts, what really sets the petty knife apart is its pronounced heel—the part of the blade that elevates the handle off the cutting board. Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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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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