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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Example Sentences
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He added: “As we look at the state of the consumer today, we have recently seen a more pronounced decline in units.”
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Harden was pronounced dead at the scene at 01:17.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The nods to the 1970s and 1980s were pronounced, as were the references to Tom Ford, who helmed the collections between 1994 and 2004 -- a period considered a golden age for the brand.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The share slide is most pronounced among the precious metal miners, with Fresnillo and Hochschild Mining both trading down around 5.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Her frown was more pronounced than ever as she shook her head.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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