pronounced

[pruh-nounst]

adjective

1. strongly marked.

   a pronounced fishy taste.

   Synonyms: unmistakable, distinct

2. clearly indicated.

   a pronounced contrast.

3. decided; unequivocal.

   pronounced views.

pronounced

/ prəˈnaʊnsɪdlɪ, prəˈnaʊnst /

adjective

1. strongly marked or indicated

2. (of a sound) articulated with vibration of the vocal cords; voiced

Other Word Forms

• pronouncedly adverb
• pronouncedness noun
• unpronounced adjective
• well-pronounced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pronounced¹

First recorded in 1570–80; pronounce + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Anaheim police officers located Jin and his vehicle in the 100 block of Vermont Street in Anaheim where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

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The victim suffered significant injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities confirmed.

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Levi was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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He pronounced his name Faw-say, but he was not French; very likely he was no admiral, either.

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This is because POE and Poe are homonyms, which means they are two different words that are pronounced the same way.

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Related Words

• clear-cut 
• conspicuous 
• decided 
• definite 
• marked 
• noticeable 
• obvious 
• unmistakable