pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: strongly marked : decided

a pronounced dislike

pronouncedly

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē  -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• catchy
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy
• striking

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

He walked with a pronounced limp.

The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.

Recent Examples on the Web

Considering private jet taxes, the need for steep rates is even more pronounced. —Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

The Galaxy’s home-road split is even more pronounced: Greg Vanney’s team hasn’t lost in 16 games at Dignity Health Sports Park but is 6-6-4 away. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024

Rihanna is another beloved example of a pronounced Cupid’s bow. —Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024

Waller said a scenario likely to prompt a more pronounced response would be if inflation falls below 2% or if the labor market significantly deteriorates. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: very noticeable

walk with a pronounced limp

pronouncedly

-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē

adverb