pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
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: 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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Developed to counter and defeat advanced future threats, the E-series is for customers with more pronounced threats or wider territories to secure. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 From that evidence, Taylor suggests there may be only a brief window after arrival before those effects become more pronounced. Alan McCall, New York Times, 1 July 2026 Signs to look out for early on are excessive frantic, noisy panting, which will seem much more pronounced than normal. Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 2026 The effects were more pronounced in smokers and participants with high-risk occupations. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 27 June 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 7 Jul. 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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