pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: 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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That said, a widening gap between U.S. and European tech valuations is becoming more pronounced. Benjamin Forlani, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 The Chubby advantage is even more pronounced in Ovrlnd's compact, ultralight Bivy - a cube-like pop-top that eliminates the sleeper alcove to cut weight down as low as 205 lb (93 kg). New Atlas, 30 July 2025 Note Theophilus' pronounced central peak, which formed when liquified rock rebounded in the aftermath of the cataclysmic asteroid strike that heralded its creation. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 July 2025 The show was shamelessly tacky, which was perhaps some of the appeal as well, which has only gotten more pronounced with her subsequent efforts. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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