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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For many boys of color, these negative trends are even more pronounced. Kerry McDonald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 These fears became more pronounced after China’s central bank raised its stake in HDFC, a major Indian bank, in April 2020, spurring government action to protect companies reeling from the COVID-19 shock. Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024 O’Leary said the measure will be more pronounced as other countries cut back, meaning the difference will be closer to £10. Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024 The need to address cartels recruiting kids has only grown more pronounced. Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 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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