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 nose is complex, with pronounced, rich vanilla, honey, and wheat bread aromas. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Firm mattresses usually work best for people who sleep on their stomach since firm mattresses compress significantly less than softer mattresses do, which means that your lower spine won’t be drawn into a pronounced curve. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 The proportionate gap between those revenue streams and overall expenses was even more pronounced at the Division II level, according to the NCAA. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2025 The wage disparity is even more pronounced for women of color, who earn significantly less on average. Kat Cosley, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025 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 9 Mar. 2025.

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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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