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
- pronouncedly adverb
- pronouncedness noun
- unpronounced adjective
- well-pronounced adjective
Etymology
Origin of pronounced
Example Sentences
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In 1997, the California Supreme Court pronounced the theory “utterly without merit.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Cynthia Renee Gonzalez was pronounced dead on Sept. 22, 1991.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Bear markets rarely emerge without warning, not that one is necessarily at hand, but subtle signs of distribution often build quietly before becoming more pronounced.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The early melt is a symptom of global warming that scientists say is becoming more pronounced.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
When I was better, and Mae and Birdie pronounced me ready to wander free, that’s just what I did.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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