pronounced

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adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
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: strongly marked : decided
a pronounced dislike
pronouncedly
prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē How to pronounce pronounced (audio) -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
adverb

pronounced

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past tense and past participle of pronounce

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Adjective He walked with a pronounced limp. The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.
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The differences became more pronounced when participants named other occupations and activities. — Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 The stronger ocean warming can, however, increase the potential for more pronounced effects on weather patterns. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Yet, when the rest of the team’s offense sputtered for long stretches, Ohtani’s inability to rescue his team at the plate was even more pronounced. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 The character had the same condition as Mitte, though more pronounced. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronounced

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Adjective

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pronounced was in 1728

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pronounced

adjective
pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st How to pronounce pronounced (audio)
: very noticeable
walk with a pronounced limp
pronouncedly
-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē
adverb
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