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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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 18 May 2026 Gender distress plays a more pronounced role in the film later on, as two crucial scenes frame it as the insurmountable obstacle that prevents the entity’s targets from returning to a version of their previous lives. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 As your natural hair continues to grow in, that line of demarcation becomes more pronounced—and often more challenging to manage. Janell M. Hickman-Kirby, Allure, 18 May 2026 While an Emerson College survey in November found that Pennsylvanians were split on data-center development—38 percent supported it, while 35 percent opposed it—opposition to such development close to home was more pronounced. ArsTechnica, 15 May 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 22 May. 2026.

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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