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

This structural impact is more pronounced in high-capacity designs. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

In Hong Kong, where heat has long been a challenge for outdoor sports, Sylvia Lour, a telecommunications strategist, says the problem has become more pronounced in recent years. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

There was a pronounced decrease in applicants from Asia and Africa, according to new Common App data released Thursday. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Within two weeks, my neck was noticeably softer, and my deep ridges appeared less pronounced. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 19 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