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 change is even more pronounced among younger voters, with negative views among those ages 18 to 34 surging over the past year. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 Heavenly’s influence on indie rock got more pronounced over time. Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 For young people, the gaps are even more pronounced. Brian Walter, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026 Cramer argued that while higher oil prices are contributing to inflation, their broader economic impact may be less pronounced than in past energy shocks. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

Word History

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 28 Apr. 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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