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 longer the conflict goes, the more pronounced questions about the midterms will become. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 But, yes, with Nikola Jovic out now for nearly a month, the lack of size is even more pronounced. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026 The longer the conflict goes, the more pronounced questions about the midterms will become. ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026 The lows and highs are a bit quiet, with the mids more pronounced. Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 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

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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