pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
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: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike
pronouncedly
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē How to pronounce pronounced (audio) -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
adverb

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He walked with a pronounced limp. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
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Sorry to disappoint, but the slope at St James’ Park remains — albeit in a less pronounced form. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 This contrast with the rest of the world was even more pronounced in natural gas. — Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026 Beyond energy supply, the resilience benefits become even more pronounced. — Tim Walsh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Latin American groups built international trafficking alliances in the 1980s and 1990s, but the shift toward multi-market networks became more pronounced in the mid-2010s. — Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

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1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pronounced was in 1728

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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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