pronounced
Americanadjective
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strongly marked.
a pronounced fishy taste.
- Synonyms:
- unmistakable, distinct
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clearly indicated.
a pronounced contrast.
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decided; unequivocal.
pronounced views.
adjective
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strongly marked or indicated
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(of a sound) articulated with vibration of the vocal cords; voiced
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of pronounced
Explanation
You can't miss something that's pronounced, because it's totally obvious. If you sprain your ankle playing soccer, you might walk with a pronounced limp for a few days. When things are pronounced, they're noticeable or conspicuous, like the pronounced lines in your grandfather's face or the pronounced Italian accent of your new neighbor who just arrived from Rome. The original meaning of this word was simply "spoken," and you can also use it that way: for example, the word "eve" has one pronounced e and one silent e. But the "emphatic or obvious" meaning is far more common.
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The trend is just as pronounced for the S&P 500, the companies most people invest in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
He was pronounced dead at the scene in Tan y Dderwen Farm in Betws-yn-Rhos, Conwy on 1 May - less than a month before he was due to get married.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Sheen embodies the joyful spirit of “American Mosaic” — even as his stances on issues are much more pronounced — and he says he believes Americans are thirsty for the project’s gladdening message.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The association was strongest at the eighth year of the study, and adults older than 65 showed the most pronounced effects.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
“But pronounced Jac. So you would have silent letters, which are just for you.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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