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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In busy, open environments such as dog parks—where visual contact can be easily lost—those reactions can become more pronounced. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 Issues with courtroom access are even more pronounced outside Chicago. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Nowhere is the regime shift more pronounced than in oil markets themselves. Michael Khouw, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 The drop in sentiment was more pronounced among middle and high-income consumers, Joanne Hsu, director of the Surveys of Consumers at the University of Michigan, said in a statement. CBS News, 28 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 6 Apr. 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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