pronounced

American  

[pruh-nounst] / prəˈnaʊnst /

adjective

1. strongly marked.

   a pronounced fishy taste.

   Synonyms:

   unmistakable, distinct

2. clearly indicated.

   a pronounced contrast.

3. decided; unequivocal.

   pronounced views.

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pronounced British  

/ prəˈnaʊnsɪdlɪ, prəˈnaʊnst /

adjective

1. strongly marked or indicated

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

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of pronounced

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

Example Sentences

A woman in her 60s suffered a medical episode while riding Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion on Monday and was pronounced dead at a hospital later that evening.

From Los Angeles Times

Without prompt policy changes, the researchers warn that inequalities in obesity treatment are likely to continue and may become even more pronounced for future generations.

From Science Daily

With Occidental and Meta, not only were their price moves pronounced, but trading volume also was high.

From The Wall Street Journal

These effects were most pronounced in patients with ischemia cardiomyopathy, which is the leading cause of heart failure.

From Science Daily

Allen missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but was on the field Friday and pronounced fit to face the visiting New York Jets on Sunday.

From Barron's

Related Words

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