pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: strongly marked : decided

a pronounced dislike

pronouncedly

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē  -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of pronounced

• noticeable
• prominent
• commanding
• dramatic
• marked
• remarkable

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

He walked with a pronounced limp.

The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.

Recent Examples on the Web

For Black men, those concerns are even more pronounced. — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

And for a new employee, the reasons are even more pronounced. — Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 25 June 2026

My face overall looks more even-toned and less textured, and the fine lines on my forehead and around my eyes look less pronounced. — Erika Reals, InStyle, 25 June 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

Word History

First Known Use

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