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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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or Finra, has rules prohibiting analyst conduct “where the conflicts are considered too pronounced to be cured by disclosure.”
From Barron's
“But pronounced Jac. So you would have silent letters, which are just for you.”
From Literature
The competition only really begins in the knockout rounds "where English domination has been far less pronounced".
From BBC
The dog, a Rottweiler, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found near a vehicle at the curb, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
Because the McKays were just across town from Tom, it meant that Coal was still going to Du Bois Middle, pronounced “Doo Boys,” because it was named for W.E.B., the Black icon.
From Literature
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