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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California has been facing a years-long insurance crisis, which has become more pronounced after last year’s wildfires around Los Angeles. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 Researchers say that the gap between curiosity and trust becomes even more pronounced in mental health care, where conversations are deeply personal. Windsor Johnston, NPR, 26 May 2026 At the nose is a pronounced S-duct directing so much airflow that the wipers had to be vertically configured at the flanks of the windshield. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026 Add in higher mortgage rates that have more than doubled since their pandemic lows, and the pressure becomes even more pronounced. Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 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 29 May. 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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