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 wage disparity is even more pronounced for women of color, who earn significantly less on average. Kat Cosley, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025 According to a study that analyzed 3 million tech and finance workers’ employment histories in conjunction with RTO, the increase in turnover rates is more pronounced for female employees. Alejandra Rojas, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Waddell’s desire to add a forward became more pronounced when center Sean Monahan went down on Jan. 7 with a sprained wrist, an injury that ultimately required surgery. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 The slowdown is so pronounced that the region has become a drag on California’s job market. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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