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

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• catchy
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy
• striking

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

Hellebuyck’s Playoff Struggles Continue Despite Connor Hellebuyck’s elite regular-season metrics, the Jets’ goaltender’s postseason track record continues to show a pronounced decline. —Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

This blade on the Plus is much more pronounced than the one on the original, making detailing a cinch. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025

The value drops were most pronounced in Denver County, Arapahoe County and Jefferson County, where prices fell between 0.59 percent and 0.67 percent, according to Gerli. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025

While those results were reflected across the board, they were most pronounced among students in low-income families. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025

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