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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And this is where the PFAS danger may become more pronounced. Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026 Smell is polarizing; expensive Mature skin types around ages 50 to 60 might reach for a powerful body treatment that can address deeper wrinkles, crepiness, and cellulite that’s a little more pronounced. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026 When someone loses collagen in their face, their temples and undereyes may become more hollow and fine lines more pronounced. Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026 Canned Water Chestnuts Fresh water chestnuts, while hard to find, are sweeter and juicier than canned varieties, with a cleaner, more pronounced crunch. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 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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