pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: 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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The report highlights that without adequate energy storage solutions and backup resources, the risk of blackouts will become more pronounced, especially during periods of high consumption. Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Delphi murder trial: Libby's blood was likely mixed with her tears, expert says When Allen was cut off from his wife, Westcott said, his depression became more pronounced and escalated into psychosis. Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024 If anything, this clash of styles has become more pronounced at the end of the campaign. Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024 When my skin looks hydrated and glowy, my complexion is more even, and my hyperpigmentation looks less pronounced. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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