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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Men’s basketball’s geographic tilt is even more pronounced. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 This caramel-heavy head of hair makes a serious case for going for more pronounced balayage instead of subtle. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 The feature starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop and directed by Antoine Fuqua is strong across all demos and diverse groups, though slightly more pronounced in first choice with men and women over 25. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 The early melt is a symptom of global warming that scientists say is becoming more pronounced. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

Word History

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 8 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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