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

The black Tesla is registered to 20-year-old musician David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd — pronounced like his first name.

From Los Angeles Times

Officers found the teenager with stab wounds and, after he was treated at the scene and in hospital, he was pronounced dead.

From BBC

The man, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

From BBC

On 10 September, Kirk was shot in front of hundreds of students and observers, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

From BBC

The woman was airlifted to Dover, but was pronounced dead, police said.

From BBC

Related Words

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